SE713 · Level 8 · 4 years

Civil Engineering

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

415

Down 13 points since 2023 (428).

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About this course

An honours degree in civil engineering, the design, building and upkeep of roads, bridges, water systems and buildings. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland at the level needed on the route to Chartered Engineer.

How long
4 years
What you study
You cover highways, structures, geotechnics, water and environmental engineering, and learn to design for sustainability. Work includes lectures, team design projects and materials testing in labs. Classes are small, and lecturers are chartered civil engineers.
Placement and abroad
An industrial placement takes place in the summer between Years 3 and 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates work for consultants, contractors, developers, local authorities and utilities such as Irish Water and the ESB, and can go on to master's or doctoral study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths and science, working in teams and helping to build infrastructure.

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
2026415Published after the final round
2025 444444487
2024 433433476
2023 428428510

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 H4

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

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