Civil Engineering

Higher Certificate

Two Civil Engineers working in a field near wind turbines
Two Civil Engineers working in a field near wind turbines
Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
CR_CCIVE_6
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
Applications not yet open for 2023
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 6

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Overview

The course is offered under the ACCS scheme. The accumulation of sufficient credits for the award of the Higher Certificate is expected to involve an average of three years part-time study and the course modules are offered on that basis as follows:

Course Delivery

Part-time by day attendance – shared delivery with full-time students, timetabled within the usual 9am – 6pm working day.

Award

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

CCIVE_6 Year 1

Modules from Stage 1

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Communication
  • Land Surveying
  • Construction

CCIVE_6 Year 2

Modules from Stage 1 and modules from Stage 2

  • Applied Mechanics
  • Health & Safety (Stage 1)
  • Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering Materials
  • Land Surveying Control
  • Structural Design
  • Civil & Structural Engineering Construction
  • Professional Studies (Stage 2)

CCIVE_6 Year 3

Modules from Stage 2

  • Practical Land Surveying
  • Structural Engineering
  • Structural Design
  • Hydraulics and Hydrology

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. Special category students (e.g. mature students) will be considered on an individual basis.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€300 per 5 credit module (inc. exam fee)

Progression

Higher Certificate graduates are eligible to apply for the BEng in Civil Engineering (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

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