Construction Innovation
Students of the MSc in Construction Innovation will develop skills in sustainability, digitalisation and modern methods of construction allowing them to create novel technology and service solutions to previously unmet, under-met and unrecognised industry problems. Skills will be developed through blended learning, consisting of pre-recorded lectures, live online webinars, live online workshop, self-directed learning materials, and on campus sessions.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, full-time/ part-time
Careers / Further progression
The course is designed to provide upskilling opportunities for graduates in industrial and commercial construction, construction technology and in sustainable development sectors.
The MSc in Construction Innovation was developed in response to critical and proven skills needs in the construction/built environment sector by Construct Innovate, Ireland’s National Research Centre for Construction Technology and Innovation (https://constructinnovate.ie/), which is hosted at University of Galway.
The course that aims to equip students with key knowledge and skills needed to develop sustainable technological solutions to the challenges facing the construction and built environment sector in Ireland and elsewhere.
The course is targeted at individuals at multiple qualification levels wishing to upskill/reskill to meet the critical demand for skills in innovation, digital adoption, sustainability and modern methods of construction, as identified in the Ernst & Young ‘Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector’ report (2021).
It is envisaged that graduates will take up leadership positions in the construction industry to lead change in the modernisation of the sector.
Further information
Next start date: September 2026
Average intake: 10
The course aims to equip students with key knowledge and skills needed to develop sustainable technological solutions to the challenges facing the construction and built environment sector in Ireland and elsewhere. The MSc in Construction Innovation is targeted at individuals wishing to upskill/reskill to meet the critical demand for skills in innovation, digital adoption, sustainability and modern methods of construction, as identified in the Ernst & Young ‘Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector’ report (2021).
Year 1 (90 Credits)
Required CE5106: Modern Methods of Construction
Required CE5104: Sustainability Planning in Construction
Required CE5105: Digital Construction Technologies
Required CE5108: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Required CE5107: Innovation Project
Optional CE5109: Research Project in Construction Innovation
Optional CE5110: Work Based Placement in Construction Innovation
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
Year 1 (60 Credits)
Required CE5104: Sustainability Planning in Construction
Required CE5105: Digital Construction Technologies
Required CE5106: Modern Methods of Construction
Required CE5108: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Required CE5107: Innovation Project
Year 2 (30 Credits)
Required CE5109: Research Project in Construction Innovation
Dr Paul Moran
Lecturer of Civil Engineering | Ollamh le hInnealtóireacht Shibhialta
College of Science & Engineering, School of Engineering
University of Galway
Email: paul.t.moran@universityofgalway.ie