Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering
Course Overview
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4
Year
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8
Level
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N/A
Points
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US887
CAO Course Code
Why take this course?
**Special Entrance ‘Second Chance’ Maths Exam for Entry to BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering takes place Friday, 9 September at 10am - Click here to register**
Civil Engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and built environment. Civil Engineers play an essential role in solving some of the most pressing problems facing humanity, including concerns about planning, transport, energy and the environment.
A career in Civil Engineering allows graduates to make a real contribution to improving peoples everyday lives by planning, designing, constructing and managing large-scale building projects, from roads to skyscrapers, hospitals to wind farms and airports to sea ports.
Civil engineers are at the forefront of meeting the challenges of climate change by developing sustainable materials and construction methods, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, and developing structures such as flood defences, green/passive buildings, energy harvesting plants, etc. This means that the industry is fast-moving and evolving rapidly with the needs of society.
The programme in AIT is delivered by a committed, highly qualified faculty with up to date industrial experience and a growing reputation for excellence in research, meaning you will be exposed to the very latest developments in the field.
What will I experience?
This programme offers a rich learning experience in state of the art facilities. As a civil engineer, your work will require a diverse skill set, so the course has been designed to ensure you have the cutting edge knowledge to tackle complex problems in areas such as structures, materials, geotechnics, water, management, traffic and environmental engineering.
Modules are delivered in an exciting and challenging blend of tutorials, laboratories and lectures. Assessment is broad-based, employing reports, design projects, presentations, posters, interviews, exams, etc all aligned to real word examples and situations.
Integral to the programme is an extended Industrial Placement, which offers invaluable ‘hands on’ experience in civil engineering companies, while research projects can be conducted alongside postgraduates and research active staff/companies. Several have led to papers being published in journals and presented at international conferences.
Find out more about the programme here
What opportunities might it lead to?
As a graduate of this Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering, you are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer.
There is now a high demand for civil engineers, leading to excellent opportunities with attractive starting salaries both at home and abroad.
Graduates may find roles in either the private or public sector, involving the design, management and construction of large-scale projects, including energy infrastructure, water, coastal structures, bridges, tunnels, roads, rail, airports and major buildings. Graduates may also pursue further studies by completing taught programmes or undertaking research masters or PhD projects.
Additional Information
Special Entrance ‘Second Chance’ Maths Exam for Entry to BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering & Trades at TUS Athlone campus will hold a Special Entrance Maths Exam on Friday, 9 September at 10am, with an online tutorial session scheduled prior on Thursday, 8 September from 9am-1pm.
The purpose of this examination is to offer applicants to the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering an alternative to the Leaving Certificate H4 requirement in Mathematics. This exam is free of charge.
Who is eligible?
This examination is open only to candidates who have expressed a CAO preference to study the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering at TUS Athlone campus. Please note that this exam is not obligatory for entrance to this programme; it is intended for those who have taken the Higher Level Mathematics paper but who did not achieve the H4 required to meet
eligibility.
How do I enrol?
Please click here to fill out the form to enrol. The following information is required for enrolment:
- Name
- Email address
- Mobile Number
- CAO number
Preparation for the exam
In advance of the examination, the Institute will provide a one-day online Mathematics revision course for candidates which will be held on Thursday, 8 September, 9am - 1pm. This revision course is free of charge.
The Mathematics Examination
The Mathematics Examination will consist of a single three-hour exam and will include questions on the following topics:
- Logs & Indices,
- Algebra,
- Trigonometry,
- Differentiation, and
- Integration.
Sample questions will be covered in the revision and training course.
After the Exam
You will be informed of the result (pass/fail) via email by 5 pm on Friday, 18 September. If you are successful, TUS Athlone campus will update CAO on your eligibility for inclusion in Round 2 Offers.
Please note that the dates outlined above are provisional and subject to change.
Course Details
- Course Duration:
- 4 Year
- CAO Course Code:
- US887
- Cut Off CAO Points:
- N/A
- Course Award:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Course NFQ Level:
- Level 8
- Department:
- Dept of Civil Engineering & Trades
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
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6 subjects with at least 2 subjects at Higher Level Grade H5 or better. 4 subjects at Ordinary Level Grade O6 or Higher Level Grade H7. Subjects required: English or Irish at Ordinary Level Grade O6 or Higher Level Grade H7 or better. Mathematics at Higher Level Grade H4 or better
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