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 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: |
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
Second to Fifth Year
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:
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:
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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 |
Pathway |
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Contact Information: |
UCD Engineering and Architecture Programme Office Tel: +353 1 716 1868 |