Civil Engineering

Programme Short Name:	BSc (NFQ Level 8) leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN150 CAO Points Range 2015: 510 - 625 Length of Course: 3 Years (BSc) + 2 Years (ME) or 4 Years (BE) DN150 Places: 246 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics (Min HC3), one laboratory science subject (Min HD3) (Chemistry, Physics or Biology is recommended) & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	Civil Engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. It includes the design of bridges, buildings, roads and dams, and works relating to management of our water resources. The work of civil engineers is evident all around us and their contribution to society is huge. This work incorporates environmental protection; large-scale construction projects; ensuring the provision of safe drinking water; designing and implementing strategies for treating wastewater and pollutants; development of transport infrastructure; flood prevention; and the design of foundations for different ground conditions. Skills for meeting these requirements are developed in UCD Civil Engineering, in core areas of structural design, water and environmental engineering, transport engineering and geotechnical (soil and foundation) engineering.
What will I study?	First Year All DN150 students follow a common first year which includes modules in: Physics Chemistry Mathematics Energy Engineering Mechanics Electrical/Electronic Engineering Creativity in Design Second to Fifth Year Areas of study for Civil Engineering include: Theory, Design and Analysis of Structures Hydraulic Engineering Treatment Processes for Water and Wastewater Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials and Practice Transportation Engineering A student’s week involves attending lectures, tutorials, participating in laboratory classes and undertaking project and design exercises both individually and in teams. Coursework is continually assessed but modules also include end of semester written examinations. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Professional Work Experience	Opportunities for completing fully recognised Professional Work Experience are provided at the end of third year and fourth year of the BE and ME Civil Engineering programmes.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Graduates can find employment in: Environmental industries Transportation engineering Water resource and hydraulic engineering Management and project management Financial services Research Graduates can also apply for taught and research master’s in UCD, including Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Engineering with Business. Graduates can also apply for positions in PhD research programmes.
International Study Opportunity:	Opportunities to date have included: University of Melbourne, Australia University of California, Berkeley, USA University of Auckland, New Zealand University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA
Graduate Profile	“Having originally been attracted to UCD due to the high international standing of its engineering school, I graduated with an ME degree in Civil Engineering in 2014. Throughout the 5 year programme I gained knowledge in all aspects of civil engineering before finally focusing on bridge design. I am currently working as a bridge engineer with AECOM in the UK. My work as an engineer is a good mix of inspection and design work on both existing and new bridges. I find my work both interesting and challenging and it affords me the opportunity to make a difference in our modern world. The UCD Civil Engineering course prepared me well to meet these challenges through a mix of top class lectures, tutorials, laboratories and project-based workshops.” Mark Gilsenan, Graduate
Related Programs:	Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering with Architecture
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Contact Information:	UCD Engineering and Architecture Programme Office Engineering and Materials Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 1868 Email: eng.arch@ucd.ie