Engineering - Civil - Bolton Street
If you like problem-solving and want an exciting and dynamic career in civil engineering, this programme will equip you with the skills to carry out the design and construction of various engineering structures.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
The duration of the course is 3 years, following successful completion of our General Entry first year, TU805.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Successful completion of TU805 Engineering (General Entry) Year 1.
QQI/FET Requirements:
Applications from QQI Level 5 and 6 are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
Civil Engineering graduates can expect excellent employment prospects, with opportunities in consulting engineering design offices and contracting. Some can expect to be in private practice or working on behalf of national and local authorities. It’s a varied and challenging career with good salaries, secure employment and excellent promotion opportunities.
Progression
On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.
Further information
Mature Applicants:
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature.
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Advanced Entry
Applications for this add-on course are made under the Advanced Entry category through the CAO. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please see Application Weblink above.
Course Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
What is... Civil Engineering?
Civil engineers design buildings, bridges, factories, power stations, communication towers, dams, stadiums, oil and gas rigs, and wind turbines.
If you like problem-solving and want an exciting and dynamic career in civil engineering, this programme will equip you with the skills to carry out the design and construction of various engineering structures.
You’ll develop your mathematical and analytical skills to solve many of the problems encountered in structural design.
Each year of the programme is delivered over two semesters, with examinations at the end of each semester.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Students have an option to spend a semester abroad under the Erasmus course.
Work Placement
After completion of Year 3 and before entering final year, you have an opportunity to undertake a summer work placement with an engineering employer.
Subjects from Year 2 onwards (after completion of the General Entry year) include engineering mathematics, engineering structure analysis, mechanics of materials, engineering surveying, concrete technology, fluid mechanics, building technology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering hydraulics, environmental engineering, design of structural elements, highway engineering, civil engineering practice and law, construction management and economics, and civil scheme design.
Location: Bolton Street
Level: 8
Award: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Head of Discipline: Dr Niall Holmes
Email: niall.holmes@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 6678
School of Transport and Civil Engineering
Email: school.tce@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 8488