US887 · Level 8 · 4 years

Civil Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

403

Down 73 points since 2023 (476).

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About this course

A BEng in Athlone on the design, construction and maintenance of roads, buildings and water systems. Lectures, tutorials and labs are mixed, with assessment by reports, design projects and exams.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study engineering maths, structures, soil mechanics, surveying and BIM in Year 1. Later modules cover geotechnics, hydraulics, materials, traffic and highway design, then scheme design, foundations and wastewater treatment. Final year includes a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
There is an extended industrial placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include planning, designing and managing projects such as roads, hospitals, wind farms, airports and ports.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and want to design things that people use every day.

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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

2023476202443720254102026403

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026403Published after the final round
2025 410410492
2024 437437499
2023 476476501

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

  • Mandarin Chinese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Arabic: 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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