Undergraduate Programmes

CIVIL ENGINEERING / INNEALTÓIREACHT SHIBHIALTA DT004

Qualification awarded: BEngTech (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Level 7 / BEngTech (INNEALTÓIREACHT SHIBHIALTA) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme: 3 years
Type of programme: Ordinary Degree
Number of places: 45 approx.

What is Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering Technologists design and construct roads, bridges, railways, dams, water supply systems and sanitary services.

What will I study on this programme?

This programme presents applicants with an opportunity to develop their mathematical and analytical skills to solve many of the problems encountered in the broader civil engineering industry. Civil Engineering is an ideal choice for aspiring graduates looking for a high-tech career that offers opportunities to work both indoors and outdoors.

This programme equips graduates with the necessary skills to work as civil engineering technologists, carrying out much of the detailed analytical and design specifications on a building project. An interest in problem solving, computation and mathematics is important. Each year of the programme is delivered over two semesters with examinations at the end of each semester.

At the end of Year 2 students are offered a choice of entering options in Civil/Environmental or Structural Engineering in Year 3.

Module listing

Year One

Mathematics & Computation
Structural Mechanics
Engineering Science
CAD/Graphics
Building Technology & Geology
Engineering Communications & Practice
Introduction to Civil Engineering

Year Two

Mathematics & Computation
Surveying
Engineering Communications Management & Practice
CAD/Graphics
Civil Engineering Procedures & Practice
Structural Analysis & Design
Environmental Engineering

Year Three

Core Mathematics & Computation
Engineering Economics & Management
Soil Mechanics
Main Project
Structural Option: Structural Analysis, Structural Design Steel/Concrete.
Civil/Environmental Option: Highway & Transportation, Water/Environmental Engineering

Recognition by Professional Bodies

Those who successfully complete this programme meet the Technician Engineer academic requirements of Engineers Ireland and may qualify for the Associateship grade of membership after they have completed a suitable period of practical training.

What are my career opportunities?

Civil Engineering graduates can expect excellent employment prospects with recognised career path opportunities in consulting engineering design offices, contracting, materials supply and as building site managers. Some graduates can expect to be in private practice or working on behalf of national and local authorities. Graduates can expect a varied and challenging career with good salaries, secure employment and good promotion opportunities.

Some graduates will expect to continue their studies onto Level 8 programmes either within DIT or elsewhere.

What other options do I have after completion?

Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations and meet certain subject prerequisites may have the opportunity to access honours degree programmes at the Year 3 level in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.

Students who successfully complete year two of this programme and who do not wish to progress to the third year will receive a Higher Certificate award.

Entry Requirements

Minimum no of		Minimum Grade in
Subjects	Honours	Maths	English/Irish
5		OD3	OD3

Further information

School of Civil & Building Services Engineering
T: 01 402 3638

(Mr. Joe Kindregan, Head of Dept)
T: 01 402 3635 (School Administrator)
E: joseph.kindregan@dit.ie
W: www.dit.ie/civilandbuildingservicesengineering