SE719 · Level 7 · 3 years

Civil Engineering

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

242

Up 42 points since 2023 (200).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree for civil engineering technicians, who help design, build and maintain roads, buildings, bridges and water systems. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland for the Associate Engineer title.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study materials such as concrete and soil and test them in labs. You learn surveying with GPS and total stations, and drawing in AutoCAD, Revit and Civils 3D. Other subjects include water engineering, structural design, geotechnics, highways and estimating.
Where it can lead
Graduates work with contractors, consultants and local authorities on design, site work, quality control and costing. With a strong Year 3 result including maths, you can move into Year 3 of the honours degree, to finish a Level 8 over five years in total.
Who it suits
Suits students who like practical work, outdoor surveying and computer drawing.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026242Published after the final round
2025 219219368
2024 206206398
2023 200200368

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.

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