Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

A dual carriageway under construction
A dual carriageway under construction
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 731
Entry Requirements
270 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

David Cadogan

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Overview

Civil engineering deals with one of the most visible signs of change and progress around us: the construction of new buildings, structures and infrastructure. New roads, rail-links, bridges and airports are always needed. New buildings are required for the public and private sectors and older buildings are redeveloped. Civil engineers are required to plan, design, construct and maintain these facilities.

Practical sessions are carried out to provide as much “hands-on” experience as possible. There is continuous assessment of reports, drawings and projects in addition to mid and end of module examinations. The Department has active links with colleges in France, Germany, Finland, and the Czech Republic and arranges student study exchanges with these colleges.

Accreditation

This course is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland. Engineers Ireland represents all engineering disciplines in Ireland and is a member of Federation Europeene d’Associations Nationales d’Ingenieurs (FEANI) through which Irish engineers are recognised in Europe. Engineers Ireland is a signatory to the Sydney and Dublin Accords through which Irish engineers are recognised in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa, and UK.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Mechanics: understanding the performance of engineering materials when subject to external loads and forces
  • CAD: computer-aided design similar to the Leaving Certificate subject Design and Communication Graphics
  • Construction: domestic scale construction addressing the detailing of traditional and passive house techniques, external works and service provision
  • Health and Safety: professional obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act and how to apply them to the workplace
  • Environmental Engineering: an understanding of the environment in an engineering context; topics include water cycle, water quality, air and noise pollution, soil contamination
  • Land Surveying: developing the ability to use specialist surveying equipment to complete land surveying and building measurement tasks
  • Material Science: understanding the nature and properties of engineering materials
  • Mathematics
  • Communication Skills

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

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are likely to work in conjunction with architects, quantity surveyors, builders, and also with personnel from other engineering disciplines. For further information in relation to the civil engineering profession please refer to the Engineers Ireland website at www.engineersireland.ie 

 

Associate Engineer/Higher Technician Level in the following areas:

  • Consulting engineers
  • Civil engineering contractors
  • State/semi-state bodies and utility companies
  • Local authorities
  • Self-employed consultant

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible for entry to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering

The above is the most common progression route for graduates wishing to pursue a career in Civil/Structural Engineering. However, a civil engineering qualification provides a broad range of skills, and graduates successfully seek opportunities for further studies at honours bachelor degree level across a wide range of other cognate disciplines. For example, in recent years, some graduates of the programme have pursued further studies in MTU in

  • Year 3 of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering (MT 837)
  • Year 4 of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management (MT 856)
  • Year 4 of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Information Modelling and Management

Question Time

Civil engineers identify and analyse problems, and develop and implement solutions. In addition to technical skills, civil engineers have competences in related fields of project management and health and safety. Civil engineers work as individuals and in teams. The problem solving, solution implementation and management skills of civil engineers are applicable to a broad range of work environments and are valued by a wide range of employers.

Prerequisite drawing studies are not required. Drawing skills are addressed in the programme modules on the assumption that the students have no prior knowledge or skills in the area.

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