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Civil Engineering - Higher Certificate

Course Code: US250

Level

6

Duration

2 Years

Department

Built Environment

CAO Points

N/A

Course Type

Direct Entry

Location

Limerick

Civil engineering is everything you see that's been built around us. 
It's about roads and railways, schools, offices, hospitals, water and power and much more. The kinds of things we take for granted but would find life very hard to live without. 

This 2-year programme provides theoretical and practical studies in all the basic aspects of Civil Engineering, including materials, technologies and standards relevant to the practice of Civil Engineering. Some of the practical elements of the course include: 

  • 3D digital modelling in our computer labs
  • Experiments on materials in our materials laboratories
  • Use of modern land surveying equipment and associated software applications

The programme leads to the award of Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering. This award is accredited by Engineers Ireland, the main professional body for engineers working in Ireland. 

On successful completion of the programme, you are eligible to apply to Year 3 of our BEng in Civil Engineering, where you can obtain a degree in Civil Engineering with one further year of study. 

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants must have 5 O6/H7 grades or higher at Ordinary Level in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects. Two of these subjects must include Mathematics and a Language (English or Irish). 

Applicants presenting QQI FET/FETAC qualifications must hold a Full Level 5 Award totalling 120 Credits. 

Applicants presenting qualifications other than those mentioned above will be assessed on an individual basis. 

Mature Applicants (i.e. over 23) are exempt from the normal entry requirements. 

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What modules will I study?

  • Year 1

    Title: Land Surveying

    Credits: 10

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    This module establishes the essential principles of site surveying and setting out construction works.

    Title: Sustainable Civ Eng Materials

    Credits: 10

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    Title: Engineering Mechanics

    Credits: 5

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    To provide the student with basic competence in Structural Mechanics appropriate to Year 1.

    To develop the students ability to produce and understand construction/civil engineering drawing.

    Title: Introduction To Civil And Structural Engineering

    Credits: 5

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    Title: I.C.T. and Engineering Graphics

    Credits: 10

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    Title: Mathematics and Engineering Science

    Credits: 10

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    This module introduces and consolidates basic mathematical principles such as Trigonometry, Algerbra and Calculus and promotes learner awareness of mathematical concepts.

    Title: Sustainable Construction Technology (Domestic)

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Communications and Research Skills

    Credits: 5

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  • Year 2

    Title: Mathematics

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Sustainable Concrete Technology

    Credits: 5

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    Title: I.C.T. and Building Information Modelling

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Sustainable Structural Engineering

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Sustainable Engineering Of Water Resources

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Land Surveying and Digital Terrain Mapping

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Sustainable Construction Technology (Commercial)

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Estimating and Tendering

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Soil Mechanics

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Structural Detailing

    Credits: 5

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    Title: Civil Engineering Surveying and Setting Out

    Credits:

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    Title: Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Engineering

    Credits: 5

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Are there opportunities for further study?

Upon completion of this programme, students will be able to progress on to level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.

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