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
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introduction to Land Surveying Civil & Structural Graphics Civil Engineering Mathematics 1 Mechanics (1) Civil Engineering Technology Introduction to ICT |
Levelling Introduction to CAD Civil Engineering Mathematics 2 Mechanics (2) Materials Technology (1) Engineering Science |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Digital Surveying CAD (2) Environmental Engineering (1) Design of Structures (1) Management of Civil Engineers European Language (1) / Communications |
Setting Out Civil & Structural Draughting Construction Health & Safety Design of Structures (2) Soil Mechanics European Language (2) / International Studies |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Advanced Surveying |
CAD (3) |
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 |
| Minimum Points | 260 | 290 | 260 | 260 |
But don't just take our word...
“I was always interested in the construction industry from a young age so it was always going to be the road I’d take as a career. I chose engineering because it was more hands on and less restricting than the other construction courses. I also heard from a friend that the course in WIT was widely renowned by both students and employers as one of the best in the country. So the decision on where to go was easy.
At first I was shocked to see the difference in school and college life. College is much more mature and relaxed. I had a great time in and out of the classroom and am really enjoying my course, even when I do have to put the head down!”
Eoin Mulcahy, BEng in Civil Engineering
See also
BEng in Civil Engineering - WD139
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