MT731 · Level 7 · 3 years

Civil Engineering

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

380

Up 110 points since 2023 (270).

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About this course

A Level 7 civil engineering degree about designing and building structures and infrastructure such as roads, bridges and buildings. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers mechanics, CAD, construction, land surveying, materials, environmental engineering, health and safety and maths. There are practical sessions and you are assessed through reports, drawings, projects and exams.
Where it can lead
Graduates work at associate engineer level with consulting engineers, contractors, local authorities and utility companies. They can progress to year 3 of the BEng (Honours) in Structural Engineering, among other honours degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who like practical problem solving, drawing and how buildings and roads are built.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026380Published after the final round
2025 259259451
2024 259259460
2023 270270451

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

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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 Munster Technological University - Cork website ↗

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