DK744 · Level 7 · 3 years

Engineering - Civil Engineering

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

207

Down 17 points since 2024 (224).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree focuses on civil engineering design and practice, with more emphasis on application than the maths heavy honours degrees. It has Engineers Ireland accreditation to Associate Engineer level.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study civil engineering construction, materials, surveying, structures, soil mechanics, fluid mechanics, CAD, hydrology, highway engineering and project management. Year 3 includes group and individual design projects.
Placement and abroad
There is no work placement on this course.
Where it can lead
Roles include consulting or contracting civil engineer, structural engineer, estimator and water engineer. After year 1 you can transfer to year 2 of the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering if you reach set marks.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in roads, bridges and buildings, and like practical design and problem solving.

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About Architecture and construction

Building design, engineering, and construction management

The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.

Points history

2023202422420251422026207

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026207Published after the final round
2025 142142377
2024 224224391
2023 AQA120342

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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