CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Admission Requirements:

Leaving Certificate in six subjects, including either English or Irish, and including at least two C3s at Higher Level, one of which must be Mathematics.

The requirement for HC3 Mathematics may also be satisfied by HC3 in Applied Mathematics plus HD2 in Mathematics OR by a C3 grade in the Special Engineering Entrance Examination in Mathematics which is run by Cork Institute of Technology. Please click here for more detailed information on the CIT Mathematics Examination.

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Work Placement

A Work Placement module (minimum of 8 weeks) is available as an elective module in Year 4 of the programme. Students may use appropriate work experience in the summer period between the third and fourth years to complete the module with assessment and credit allocated in Year 4. Third year students are offered guidance, advice and assistance with the necessary arrangements and approval for their work experience proposal in the second semester of Year 3.

Leaving Cert Subjects:

Helpful subjects are Mathematics, English, and Physics.

Course summary

There is continuous assessment of reports, drawings and projects in addition to mid and end of module examinations.

Further studies

Suitably qualified graduates may pursue a Master of Engineering Degree and a PhD by research at the Institute.

Department(s)

Civil, Structural & Environmental Engine

Further Study Courses

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Structural Engineering is the science and art of designing civil engineering facilities so that they can safely resist the forces to which they may be subjected. All structures from bridges to buildings, harbours to airports, must be able to meet these requirements. Structural Engineers aim to design these structures with safety, economy and elegance.

The course is taught primarily through lectures, practicals and tutorials. A significant emphasis is placed on project and experimental work with site visits and field trips making up an integral part of the coursework. There is a continuing regional, national and international requirement for structural engineers with a knowledge of construction.

Work Placement

A Work Placement module (minimum of 8 weeks) is available as an elective module in Year 4 of the programme. Students may use appropriate work experience in the summer period between the third and fourth years to complete the module with assessment and credit allocated in Year 4. Third year students are offered guidance, advice and assistance with the necessary arrangements and approval for their work experience proposal in the second semester of Year 3.

Further Studies

Master of Engineering (MEng)
Suitably qualified graduates of an honours degree programme in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering may undertake a research programme leading to the award of Master of Engineering. The Department also offers a taught MEng in Structural Engineering, and a taught MEng in Civil Engineering (Environment & Energy).

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Suitably qualified graduates in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering may proceed to a research programme leading to a PhD.

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