Studying in Ireland

1 Current academic system

1.1 Titles

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SiobhanMcGrath In Ireland undertaking an education in Engineering is the first part of the route towards becoming a ‘Chartered Engineer’. After the education phase you will need to gain experience for 4 – 5 years before you apply for the title of ‘Chartered Engineer’. Anyone graduating after 1st January 2013 has to have undertaken an accredited course up to Level 9 (Masters degree level). Anyone who graduated before 1st January 2013 needs to have undertaken an accredited course up to Level 8 (honours degree level). A Bachelor’s degree in Ireland is also known as an undergraduate degree. Degrees awarded include B.E., B. Eng., B.E.(Hons), B.Sc. , B.Eng(Hons), B.Sc. (Eng), BAI, B.Sc. Masters Degrees (Also known as Level 9 degrees) can be taken either as taught degrees (typically 7 months of lectures plus a 5 month research project) or research degrees (typically 12- 24 months of research). The degree titles awarded include M.Sc. PhD degrees are also called post graduate degrees (Level 10). These take a minimum of 3 years by research or a minimum or 4 years if they include a taught component (i.e. a structured PhD? ). Information on post graduate degrees in Engineering can be found here http://postgradireland.com/areas-of-study/engineering/postgraduate-study-engineering Other degrees may be of interest can be found here http://postgradireland.com/ or on individual Universities/Institute of Technology websites. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:06

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1.2 Split of courses

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SiobhanMcGrath Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degrees typically last 4 years. From 2013 there may be some 5 year courses which include a masters level qualification. Courses involve a mix of lectures, practicals and group projects. Expect to be on campus from 9am to 5pm on weekdays. Most courses divide the year into 2 semesters. The first from Sep/Oct to Christmas and the Second from Jan/Feb to May/June. There is an examination session at the end of each semester. Most of your grades will come from exams but practical and group work will also contribute. The final year of a degree generally involves an individual research project (sometimes called a ‘Thesis’) Masters degrees can be taken either through lectures or by research. A ‘taught’ masters takes 12 months to complete full time. It usually involves 7 months of lectures and a 5 month individual research project. A research masters involves 12 – 24 months of research. PhD degrees take a minimum of 3 years. It is not always necessary to have a masters degree first (but a masters degree will make it easier to get a position and funding!) PhDs? are not well ‘regulated’ in Ireland so it could take much longer. This is becoming less common but still something to discuss with potential supervisors. Science and Engineering PhDs? typically come with funding for 3 – 4 years of fees and a living allowance. PhD? positions are advertised on individual Universities websites but it is worth getting in contact with potential supervisors via email as it is possible to set up a project and then get funding linked to you (the student) rather than the project. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:08

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1.3 Accreditation

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SiobhanMcGrath Accredited courses are those which have been audited and approved by Engineers Ireland. A list can be found here http://www.engineersireland.ie/services/programme-accreditaton/accredited-programmes/ Qualifications from abroad are recognised through agreements which Engineers Ireland has signed up to. A list of these agreements can be found here: http://www.engineersireland.ie/membership/apply-for-a-title/international-agreements/ These agreements also mean that degrees accredited by Engineers Ireland will be accepted by professional bodies in countries which have also signed up to the agreements. If your qualification is not recognised by Engineers Ireland it does not mean it won’t be recognised by Universities or Institutes of Technology for entry to a degree course. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:11

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2 Pre-Bologna-process academic system

2.1 Titles

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2.2 Split of courses

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2.3 Accreditation

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3 Financial aid

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SiobhanMcGrath Usually there is no financial aid for undergraduate degrees or taught masters degrees. Degrees by research (Masters of PhD? ) are easier to get funding for. It may be tied to the project or you may have to apply separately. Funding is usually enough for a student to live off, and should be secured before you take up a place on a programme and move to Ireland! Ask the university for some suggestions. 24 Nov 2011 - 23:14

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