Engineering - Civil Engineering
This 2-year part-time course offers participants the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge of applied Civil Engineering. The structure of the course closely follows that of a design project, allowing participants to develop their skills in scheme and elemental design of real world projects while expanding their knowledge of specialist areas such as Renewable Energy and applied engineering software.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 Years.
Course Delivery
The programme takes place over 2 academic years. Learners will be expected to attend DkIT one day per week.
Some asynchronous delivery of the programme will be required each week. It is expected that students must spend 12 hours attending lectures per week plus a further 12 hours allocated for independent studying.
Timetables for the programme are subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants to this course MUST have successfully completed a Level 7, Bachelor of Engineering (ordinary) in Civil Engineering with an overall pass and a minimum overall average of 50%. If an average of 50% was not achieved, appropriate industry experience may be submitted for consideration in conjunction with successful completion of the Level 7.
A Level 6 Certificate in Civil Engineering may also be considered with considerable industry experience to reflect the required learning outcomes of a Level 7.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in structural, water, public health, renewables, transportation and geotechnical branches of the civil engineering industry.
As well as developing knowledge in structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering, it will improve management and employability skills or enhance your position if currently employed in the public service or private industry.
In contrast with the more mathematical BEng Civil Engineering, this course places more emphasis on civil engineering design.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course
or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
This course offers participants the opportunity to enhance their level of technical knowledge, understanding and skill. The course will develop further the graduate’s skill in core civil engineering areas as well as more specialist areas such as new software and information systems and renewable energy technologies.
The graduates will gain experience in operating as individuals and as members of a team working towards a common goal. The extensive final year project, supervised by design lecturers with industry experience, prepares participants for work in a modern engineering practice.
During the course of their studies participants will carry out experiments in our laboratories, use computer aided design and specialised software to gain an understanding of the behaviour of engineering structures and the practical skill sets to design solutions to engineering challenges.
Who Should Apply?
If you think you might enjoy developing and constructing bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, major building or other infrastructural projects, you should consider Civil Engineering. The skills you will learn will give you opportunities for work at home or anywhere worldwide wherever development is taking place.
In contrast with the more mathematical BEng Civil Engineering elsewhere, this course places more emphasis on civil engineering design.
Course Content
Year 1
Structural Design
Environmental Engineering
Advanced Mathematics
Geotechnical Engineering
Infrastructure Planning & Management
Transportation Engineering
Year 2
Project Management
Renewable Energy
Structural Analysis
Scheme Design Project
Individual Research Project (Year Long)
Contact
Pat McCormick,
School of
Engineering
E: pat.mccormick@ dkit.ie
Damian Thorne,
School of
Engineering
E: damian.thorne@dkit.ie