About Civil Engineering (beng Degree) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

Civil Engineering deals with one of the most visible signs of change and progress around us: the construction of new buildings and structures. New roads, rail-links, bridges and airports are always needed. New buildings are required for the public and private sectors and older buildings are redeveloped. Massive utilities for water supply, waste treatment and power generation require the skills of Civil Engineers. Civil Engineers are required to plan, design, construct and maintain these facilities.

Career

The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is the traditional academic qualification for Engineering Technologist entry to the civil engineering profession. Graduates of the programme will have reached the educational standard required for Ordinary Membership of Engineers Ireland.**

Opportunities vary in range and location and can be exclusively office based, site based or a mixture of both; the profession is an attractive one for those seeking a wide choice of potential work environments. Graduates will be well equipped to meet these demands and will find employment opportunities in Consulting Engineering Offices and with Building & Civil Engineering contractors. They may also be employed by state and semi-state bodies.

Civil Engineers identify and analyse problems and tasks; they design, manage and implement solutions and these transferable skills can be applied across a wide range of career options.

Graduates will be also be well placed to pursue further studies in specialist engineering disciplines such as environmental, energy, structural or transportation engineering as well as in management programmes.

** For further information on entry standards to the Civil Engineering profession please refer to the Engineers Ireland website at www.engineersireland.ie

Potential Areas of Employment
Associate Engineer/Higher Technician Level in the following areas:
• Consulting Engineers
• Civil Engineering Contractors
• State/Semi-State Bodies and Utility Companies
• Local Authorities
• Self-Employed Consultant

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 for Business programmes)
• IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
• PTE 60 (63 for integrated programmes)
• PTE 55 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)