BEng in Civil Engineering
Course code: WD139
What is Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering specialises in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major structures such as roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, harbours, power stations and large structures of every kind from skyscrapers to offshore oilrigs.
What is the BEng in Civil Engineering course?
The BEng in Civil Engineering is a three year degree course, which prepares graduates to find employment as civil engineering technicians in the civil engineering sector.
Career Opportunities
Civil Engineering technicians find employment with:
- Local authorities
- Civil engineering contractors
- Consulting engineers
- Government departments
Follow on Study
BSc (Honours) in Construction Management and Engineering
BEng (Honours) in Sustainable Civil Engineering
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Surveying 1 Civil & Structural Graphics Civil Engineering Maths 1 Statics & Dynamics Civil Engineering Technology Communications & Study Skills |
Surveying 2 Civil Engineering CAD Civil Engineering Maths 2 Structural Mechanics Materials Technology 1 Engineering Science |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Soil Mechanics Civil Engineering CAD 2 Civil Engineering Maths 3 Design of Structures 1 Management for Civil Engineers Intercultural Communications Spanish A1 French B1.3 |
Surveying 3 Civil & Structural Draughting Fluid Mechanics Design of Structures 2 Construction Health & Safety Cultural Diversity Management Spanish A2 French B1.4 |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Advanced Surveying Research Skills Civil Engineering Maths 4 Structural Analysis & Design 1 Materials Technology 2 Management for Civil Engineers 2 Spanish B1.1 French B2.1 |
Advanced Civil Engineering CAD 3 Project Environmental Engineering 2 Structural Analysis & Design 2 Civil Engineering Construction Civil Engineering Maths 5 |
Course Facts
Course Title: BEng in Civil Engineering
Course Code: WD139
Course Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For further information:
Course Leader: Tomas O’Donoghue
Tel. (051) 302643. Email: todonoghue@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 260 | 290 | 260 | 260 | 240 |
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BEng in Civil Engineering - WD139
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