Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering at Institute of Technology Carlow

Civil engineering deals with the built environment and encompasses much of what defines modern civilization. Civil engineering is responsible for the development of buildings, transport networks, water provision, i.e. all the essentials we depend on. Increasingly, the role of the civil engineer in
developing sustainable solutions to challenges presented by climate change is becoming more important.

This course provides a blend of academic and praticical training across all key civil engineering areas. The course features a strong practical element with students frequently working in our specialised materials, hydraulic and environmental laboratories and workshops. 

A work placement module between Years 3 and 4 will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their learning in working on real-life design or construction projects as part of a professional engineering team.

Special Features:

• Accredited by Engineers Ireland (EI) and graduates are eligible for membership of EI.

• The course emphasis is on geo-environmental specialities where civil engineering skills save money, resources and lives.
• Strong emphasis on ‘hands-on’ learning in our specialized civil engineering laboratories and workshops.
• Our lecturers are all Chartered Civil Engineers with many years of national or international experience.
• Our graduates are successful both in Ireland and around the world working in organisations such as ESB, Carlow Precast, WBHO Civil (Perth), PJ Hegarty & Sons; BAM Contractors, SISK Group.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Civil engineers can be found working in industries as varied as aerospace, ship building, energy, environment and many more where constructed facilities are involved. Graduates of this programme will be qualified to:

• Work independently with contractors, consultants and local authorities in the areas of design and construction
• Identify problems in the field of civil engineering and provide viable solutions to those problems
• Collect, analyse and interpret relevant data
• Work in multi-disciplinary team situations
• Understand the need for the highest ethical standards in the practice of engineering profession.