BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Part-time Level 8 Add-On)
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Course Overview
This 2-year part-time course offers students the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge of applied Civil Engineering. The structure of the course closely follows that of a design project, allowing students to develop their skills in scheme and elemental design of real world projects while expanding their knowledge of specialist areas such as renewable energy and applied engineering software .
Civil Engineers are involved in a vast range of projects from simple housing construction to major infrastructure developments with global impact. Civil Engineering is focused on achieving the most efficient and effective design possible from the resources available by applying their knowledge of nature, materials, forces and technology to the solution of problems and the creation of reality from the concepts of others. The scope of engineering projects and the range of technologies is changing rapidly with the evolution of renewable energy industries, waste management processes and infrastructure changes.
This course offers students the opportunity to enhance their level of technical knowledge, understanding and skill and will develop the graduate’s skill in core civil engineering areas as well as more specialist areas such as new software and information systems and renewable energy technologies. If you think you might enjoy developing and constructing bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, major building or other infrastructural projects, you should consider Civil Engineering. The skills you will learn will give you opportunities for work at home or anywhere worldwide wherever development is taking place.
In contrast with the more mathematical BEng Civil Engineering elsewhere, this course places more emphasis on civil engineering design.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in structural, water, public health, renewables, transportation and geotechnical branches of the civil engineering industry.
As well as developing knowledge in structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering, it will improve management and employability skills or enhance your position if currently employed in the public service or private industry.
Course Delivery and Modules
The part-time version of the programme takes place over 2 academic years. Learners will be expected to attend DkIT one day per week. The first year of the programme will take place every Friday 9.00am-6.00pm. The second year of the programme will take place every Monday 9.00am-6.00pm.
Additionally, one module in the 2nd year must be taken outside of the traditional Monday/Friday slots. This module is covered in 3 No. 3 day blocks of time. Part time students will be expected to use 9 day’s holidays to complete this module. The blocks of time occur at Halloween, Christmas and Easter.
Exams are held in January and May each year. Final exam dates are released closer exam times.
Timetables for the programme can be subject to change due to resource constraints.
Fees and Funding
The course fee is €2,250 per year.
Tuition fees for Year 1 is payable in 3 instalments as follows:
- Instalment 1: €200 (non-refundable) is payable to confirm your acceptance of a course place.
- Instalment 2: €925 is payable by the end of October of the academic year.
- Instalment 3: €1,125 is payable by the end of February of the academic year.
Year 2 students pay as follows:
- Instalment 1: €1,125 is payable by the end of October of the academic year.
- Instalment 2: €1,125 is payable by the end of February of the academic year.
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants to this course MUST have successfully completed a Level 7, Bachelor of Engineering (ordinary) in Civil Engineering with an overall pass and a minimum overall average of 50%. If an average of 50% was not achieved, appropriate industry experience may be submitted for consideration in conjunction with successful completion of the Level 7.
A Level 6 Certificate in Civil Engineering may also be considered with considerable industry experience to reflect the required learning outcomes of a Level 7.
Those with a technical background in construction but who not meet the above requirements, please see 'Other Information'.
How to apply
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Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).