Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Two great reasons to consider this course
- 90% of graduates in employment of further study after 6 months of graduating.
- 78% of graduates earning between €30-50k after 6 months of graduating.
Course Summary
This three-year degree course aims to provide each student with the education and training necessary for entry into the civil engineering profession or into industry at civil engineering technologist level. In particular, the programme aims to develop each student’s civil engineering knowledge, know-how and skill and competence and the confidence to begin, in practice, to effectively take responsibility for the making of those judgments and decisions commensurate with the role of the civil engineering technologist.
The principal aim of this course is to provide each student with the education and training necessary for entry into the civil engineering profession/industry at civil engineering technologist level. In particular, the course aims to develop each student’s civil engineering knowledge, know-how and skill and competence and the confidence to begin, in practice, to effectively take responsibility for the making of those judgments and decisions commensurate with the role of the civil engineering technologist.
Civil Engineers are involved in the assessment, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of physical resources such as road and rail systems, bridges and tunnels, docks, harbours, sea defences, airports, dams and reservoirs, water supply systems, pollution control systems, mines, and structures associated with energy supply. In addition, they are involved in ensuring the strength, stability and serviceability of building structures.
This course is designed to develop your ability to apply engineering principles and technologies to the solution of problems arising in the investigation, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of civil engineering works.
The course considers:
- The analysis, design, construction and maintenance of road and other transportation systems
- The occurrence and regulation of water and water flow
- The provision and maintenance of water supplies and sanitary services including environmental pollution control
- The analysis, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering and building structures, including bridges and their foundations
- The financial and managerial topics common to all civil engineering courses
As a student on this course you will acquire skills in the following areas:
- Civil engineering drawing and detailing (manual and computer-aided)
- Materials specification and testing
- Surveying and setting out; Measurement and costing of civil engineering work
- Civil engineering work organisation
- Document preparation and interpretation
- Computer-aided analysis, design and draughting
Year 1
Semester 1
- Applied Mathematics
- Civil Engineering Skills
- Materials Technology 1
- Engineering Communications
- Surveying 1 (year-long)
- Civil Engineering Construction 1 (year-long)
Semester 2
- CAD 1
- Structural Mechanics 1
- Civil Engineering Science
- Mathematics 1
- Surveying 1 (year-long)
- Civil Engineering Construction 1 (year-long)
Year 2
Semester 1
- Materials Technology 2
- Structural Mechanics 2
- Structural Design & Detailing (year-long)
- CAD and Computer Applications (year-long)
- Civil Engineering Construction 2
- Mathematics 2
Semester 2
- Soil Mechanics
- Surveying 2
- Procedures and Documentation
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structural Design & Detailing
- CAD and Computer Applications
Year 3
Semester 1
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Surveying 3
- Environmental Engineering (year-long)
- Structural Analysis and Design (year-long)
- Project 1
- Highway Engineering
Semester 2
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology
- Civil Engineering Management
- Mathematics 3
- Project 2
- Environmental Engineering (year-long)
- Structural Analysis and Design (year-long)
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.
Graduates may work in structural, water, public health and geotechnical branches of the Civil Engineering industry. As well as developing knowledge in geotechnical, environmental and structural engineering the course is focused on improving employability and self management skills.
Compared to the more mathematical BEng (Hons) courses this course places more emphasis on civil engineering design and practice.
Graduates of the course are currently working in Site Investigation, Project Management, Contracting and Design. The Project based approach of the course develops graduates with a demonstrated capacity to instantly become productive members of any working environment.
The portfolio of work produced during the course allows graduates to show prospective employers their capabilities and scope of knowledge.
Students at the end of first year Level 7 who achieve a GPA of 70%+ with an average mark of 70%+ in both Mathematics modules will be offered an opportunity to transfer from the Level 7 course to the second year of the BEng Hons Level 8 in Civil Engineering.
Alternatively, a student who completes the Level 7 with a GPA of 50%+ can progress to complete a one year BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (add-on).
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
→ INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
→ AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:
Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:
→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:
- 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
- OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
- OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:
- GCSE (Grade A* - C)
- AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
- AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
- AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
- AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
Dermot Smyth (Programme Director)
Email: Dermot.Smyth@dkit.ie
Pat McCormick (Head of Department of Engineering Trades and Civil Engineering)
Phone: +353429370200
Email: Pat.McCormick@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK744 |
| CAO Round 1 Entry Points (2022) | 192 Points |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Starting Date | September 2023 |
| School | School of Engineering |
| Department | Engineering Trades and Civil Engineering |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Recognition Information | The Institute of Engineers of Ireland (EI) accredits this programme as satisfying the academic requirements for Associate grade of membership of the IEI. |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
How To Apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry onto their chosen course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
