DK846 · Level 8 · 4 years

Civil Engineering

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

269

Down 126 points since 2023 (395).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in civil engineering, which is about designing and building things like roads, bridges, water systems and flood defences. Sustainability and environmental engineering are built in.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 is a common engineering year with maths, science, CAD and computing. Later topics include surveying, construction materials, hydrology, structural analysis and geotechnics. You design and manage projects alone and in teams, and become a more independent learner by the final years.
Placement and abroad
There is an industry work placement in the second semester of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include consulting or design engineer, site engineer, project manager, structural engineer, water engineer and traffic or highways engineer, with employers such as councils and construction firms.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and problem-solving and want to work on projects that shape the environment around us.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023395202439220253172026269

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026269Published after the final round
2025 317317400
2024 392357476
2023 395371414

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 H5
  • 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.

See the course on the Dundalk Institute of Technology website ↗

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