Engineering - Civil Engineering - Cork
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 years part-time study.
Part-time by day attendance – shared delivery with full-time students, timetabled within the usual 9am – 6pm working day.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. Special category students (e.g. mature students) will be considered on an individual basis.
Careers / Further progression
Further Studies at MTU
Higher Certificate graduates are eligible to apply for the BEng in Civil Engineering (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Further information
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork.
€300 per 5 credit module (inc. exam fee).
For applications please email the Department directly to:
Des Walsh
E: des.walsh@mtu.ie
Stage 1
Module topic areas include Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Science, Linear Surveying & Levelling, CAD, Construction, Health & Safety.
Stage 2
Module topic areas include Mathematics, Civil Engineering Materials, Structural Design, Structural Engineering, Land Surveying, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Planning & Development, Civil & Structural Engineering Construction, and Professional Studies.
Structure
The course is offered under the ACCS scheme. The accumulation of sufficient credits for the award of the Higher Certificate is expected to involve an average of three years part-time study and the course modules are offered on that basis as follows:
CCIVE_6 Year 1
Modules from Stage 1:
Topics typically include Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Communication, Land Surveying, and Construction.
CCIVE_6 Year 2
Modules from Stage 1 and modules from Stage 2:
Topics typically include Applied Mechanics, Health & Safety (Stage 1), Mathematics, Civil Engineering Materials, Land Surveying Control, Structural Design, Civil & Structural Engineering Construction, Professional Studies (Stage 2).
CCIVE_6 Year 3
Modules from Stage 2:
Topics typically include Practical Land Surveying, Structural Engineering, Structural Design, and Hydraulics and Hydrology.
Award
Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Des Walsh
E: des.walsh@mtu.ie