Engineering in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Engineering in Trinity College Dublin

Engineering is about being creative in technical problem solving. Engineers make things possible by using mathematical and scientific principles together with analytical and design skills. They tackle existing problems by developing new solutions through innovative technologies.

They also expand the frontiers of society by developing advanced materials, sustainable energy systems, construction technologies, transport systems, biomedical devices and telecommunications infrastructure.

Do you enjoy…

• Technical problem-solving?
• Using an understanding of how things work to make them better?
• Using technical know-how, teamwork and creativity to develop new inventions?

Engineering: The course for you?

We have been teaching Engineering at Trinity since 1841. There have been immense developments since that time, but the continuity of excellence in teaching and learning is a source of pride for us and our graduates. A distinctive feature of Engineering at Trinity is the two-year common programme, in which all students learn the fundamentals of Engineering science and also engage in substantial elements of project work prior to choosing a specific Engineering discipline. Trinity is the top-ranked university in Ireland, and our Engineering graduates use this to their advantage all over the world as well as in Ireland.

Engineering is a constantly evolving profession. As an engineer, you will need to be adaptable both to the rapid development of new ideas and technology and to the shifting requirements of industry and society. You will need to be a good communicator and be capable of working as part of a team. Above all, you must be a problem solver. You must be creative and able to synthesise and analyse information from different sources to arrive at efficient and practical solutions.

Engineering at Trinity

The School of Engineering at Trinity is ranked in the top 200 Engineering Schools in the world and offers outstanding teaching by engineers who are at the forefront of their field worldwide. It has a strong philosophy of research-led teaching and continuously benchmarks itself against the top international engineering schools. The Engineering course offers the opportunity to carry out research as part of your course with the aim of producing graduates capable of participating at the highest national and international levels. There are opportunities for work placements in Ireland and abroad as well as study abroad opportunities as part of the degree programme. The Engineering programme is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland up to Masters level (MAI) and offers excellent career prospects in Ireland and abroad.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

Engineering graduates from Trinity have the capacity to think independently but also to work in teams. They can use technical understanding to problem solve in a wide range of technical areas. They are able to communicate their technical and creative ideas to other professionals and to society at large. They are able to take responsibility, deal with complexity and ambiguity and successfully face open-ended challenges.