Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering

at Institute of Technology Carlow

Our course is broadly based and covers the Core Civil Engineering disciplines of Highways, Structures, Geotechnics, Water and Environmental. You will study the fundamental engineering science that underlies these disciplines and apply this knowledge to the Design and Construction of a wide variety of Civil Engineering Projects from Motorways to Buildings, Bridges, Water & Wastewater Schemes and Environmental Projects. You will learn about the importance of developing Sustainable Solutions for Civil Engineering Projects. You will develop the analytical skills and structured approach to problem solving that underlies Civil Engineering. 
 

We strongly believe in Learning by Doing.  Our course is built around a combination of Lectures and Practical work. You will develop your understanding of engineering science by applying it to practical problems. Practical work will include individual and team-based design projects and material testing in our modern laboratories. Our small class sizes provide you with an excellent supportive learning environment with easy access to consult with your lecturers. An Industrial Placement in the Summer between the third and fourth year is an integral part of the course and allows you to develop your skills in industry working on real civil engineering projects.
 

• Year 1

• Semester 1

• Mathematics & Statistics 1

• Civil Engineering Technology 1

• Engineering Physics

• Material Science & Soil Mechanics

• Engineering Drawing
   

• Semester 2

• Engineering Mathematics 1

• Civil Engineering Technology 2

• Engineering Chemistry

• Quantity Surveying & Estimating

• Engineering Drawing 2 & Surveying & Setting Out 1
   

• Year 2

• Semester 3

• Mathematics &Statistics 2

• Structural Analysis 1

• Geotechnical Engineering 1

• Civil Engineering Economics & Management

• Civil Engineering Drawing and Surveying
   

• Semester 4

• Engineering Mathematics 2

• Structural Design 1

• Geotechnical Engineering 2

• Earthworks Analysis

• Civil Engineering Drawing and BIM
   

• Year 3

• Semester 5

• Structural Analysis 2

• Engineering Mathematics 3

• Road Design

• Engineering Geology 1

• Environmental Engineering 1 and Hydraulics
   

• Semester 6

• Structural Design and Analysis 1

• Mathematics & Statistics 3

• Highway & Traffic Engineering 1

• Engineering Geology 2

• Hydraulics
   

• Year 4

• Semester 7

• Engineering Mathematics 4

• Geotechnical Engineering 3

• Environmental Hydraulics 1

• Structural Design and Analysis 2

• Engineer in Society and Work Placement

• Dissertation
   

• Semester 8

• Highway & Traffic Engineering 2

• Geotechnical Engineering 4

• Environmental Hydraulics 2

• Structural Design and Analysis 3

• Dissertation

Leaving Certificate:

• 2H5 & 4O6/H7
   

Subjects required:

• English or Irish at O6/H7

• Mathematics at H4
   

Special Entrance Examination in Mathematics
 

Students who do not meet the H4 grade in Higher Level Mathematic may sit SETU Carlow’s special mathematics examination. This special pre-honours degree mathematics examination is considered equivalent to Higher Level Mathematics and will be held in August / September each year as required. To be eligible for entry to the programme applicants must achieve a pass in this pre-honours degree mathematics examination. A refresher mathematics course may be offered prior to the exam. https://www.itcarlow.ie/courses/department/built-environment/entrance-exam-maths.htm
 

What are the minimum Advanced Entry requirements?
 

Graduates of a Level 7 Ordinary Degree Programme in Civil Engineering from SETU Carlow or any other Institutes of Technology who achieve a minimum GPA of 50% or equivalent and who have obtained a minimum of 70% in Mathematics in Year 3 of their Ordinary Degree are eligible for entry to the programme.
 

Graduates of a Level 7 Ordinary Degree Programme in Civil Engineering from SETU Carlow or any other Institutes of Technology who achieve a minimum GPA of 50% or equivalent, but have not obtained a minimum of 70% in Mathematics in Year 3 of their Ordinary Degree, can sit a pre-honours degree mathematics examination in SETU Carlow. It is envisaged this pre-honours degree mathematics examination will be held in late August early September each year, where required. To be eligible for entry to the programme applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70% in this pre-honours degree mathematics examination. A refresher mathematics course is offered prior to the exam.

The fees for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

A Civil Engineering Degree gives you a lot of choice for your working career.  Most of our graduates take up roles in the Design, Construction and Maintenance of large Civil Engineering projects but the analytical problem-solving skills of Civil Engineers are valued in many industries. We highlight some of the areas our graduates work in below
 

• Work as a Design Engineer with Civil Engineering Consultants designing solutions for new engineering projects from Motorways to Water Treatment, Drainage to Bridges, Buildings to Environmental Protection.

• Work with Civil Engineering Contractors. Initially you will be very much involved in the construction process - setting out and supervising construction and applying your skills to design methods to overcome construction challenges. As you progress in your career you will take more management responsibility for projects as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

• Work with Local Authorities.  Many of our graduates work with local authorities and have a key role in maintaining vital existing infrastructure and managing the development of new infrastructure such as roads, water, sewage, drainage, housing and environmental protection.

• Work with Large Utility Providers – Many civil engineers work with large utilities such as Irish Water, ESB and Bord Gais where they are a key part of developing and maintaining the relevant utility services.

• Work is Plentiful! The demand for civil engineers greatly exceeds current supply.  We expect this to continue as the requirements outlined by the Irish Government in Project Ireland 2040 mean a strong pipeline of vital civil engineering work over the next 20 years.