BE/MEng in Civil Engineering
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Civil Engineering programme at UL is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland and uses astudent-centeredapproach to teaching, using techniques such asproblem basedlearning and active learning. In year one (common entry programme),you will develop your ability to work as part of a team, to plan and present, to undertake research and to apply your knowledge.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Engineering Maths 1
- Introduction to Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Computing
Semester 2
- Engineering Maths 2
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials 1
Year 2
Semester 3
- Building Materials, Assembly & Structure
- Hydrology & Water Engineering
- Design Studio
- Structural Engineering Design 2
- Engineering Maths 3
Semester 4
- Structural Analysis 1
- Structural Steel & Timber Design
- Fluids and Energy
- Engineering Maths 4
- Introduction to Geology & Soil Mechanics
Year 3
Semester 5
- Structural Theory
- Soil Mechanics
- Professional Practice 1
- Transport Planning & Design
- Reinforced Concrete Design 1
Semester 6
- Cooperative Education
Summer
- Cooperative Education
4th Year Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering
Semester 7
- Final Year Project
- Water Management Systems
- Waste Management 1
- Forensic Engineering & Ethics
Semester 8
- Final Year Project
- Energy Efficient Buildings: Modelling & Design
- Geotechnical Engineering Design
4th and 5th Year Masters of Engineering (M.E.) in Civil Engineering
Semester 7
- Scheme Design
- Water Management Systems
- Waste Management 1
- Forensic Engineering & Ethics
Semester 8
- Reinforced Concrete Design II
- Energy Efficient Buildings: Modelling & Design
- Geotechnical Engineering Design
Semester 9
- Research Project 1
- Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers
Semester 10
- Research Project 2
- International Business Consulting
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- Solving problems in an analytical, logical way
- Working in teams
- Conducting research
- Making decisions
- Being flexible in dealing with unexpected situations
- Numeracy, design and drawing
- IT skills (e.g. CAD)
- Project management
- Self-reflection and continued professional development
- Written and verbal communication
- MSc in Financial Services
- MSc in Project Management
- Structured PhD in Civil Engineering and Materials Science
- Structured PhD in Civil Engineering
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Assistant Engineer
- Builder
- Civil Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Engineer
- Estimator
- Facade Designer
- Graduate Engineer
- Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
- Junior Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Site Engineer
- Site Manager/Project Manager
- Technician
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.