US761 · Level 7 · 3 years

Civil Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

234

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About this course

A civil engineering degree about designing, building and maintaining things like roads, bridges and water systems. It also looks at climate and sustainability in construction.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study maths, structures, soils, surveying, fluid mechanics, materials and environmental engineering. Later modules include geotechnics, hydraulics, traffic and highway design, engineering management and contract administration. Learning mixes lectures, tutorials and lab work.
Placement and abroad
Third year includes an extended industrial placement in a civil engineering company.
Where it can lead
Graduates work for contractors, consulting engineers and government agencies, including roles as BIM coordinators. You can progress to the Level 8 honours degree in Civil Engineering at TUS.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and want to help shape the places people live and travel through.

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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
2026234Published after the final round
2025 242242381
2024 240240399
2023 228228383

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

  • Applied Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Design Communication Graphics: 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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