LIT_fulltime2017
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Department of the Built Environment<br />
LC251<br />
Code: LC251<br />
Programme Level: 7<br />
CAO Points 2016: 200<br />
Duration: 3 Years<br />
Class Contact Hours: 17-23 hours per week<br />
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick<br />
Minimum Entry Requirements:<br />
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5<br />
O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate<br />
subjects, including Mathematics and<br />
English or Irish.<br />
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature<br />
Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry<br />
Requirements’ for further information.<br />
Accredited by EI, CICES<br />
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
Contact: Mr. Michael O’Shea,<br />
Programme Leader<br />
Tel: 061 293438<br />
Email: michael.oshea@lit.ie<br />
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC251<br />
Facebook.com/<strong>LIT</strong>BuiltEnvironment<br />
Civil Engineering<br />
Bachelor of Engineering<br />
What is the programme about?<br />
This programme is designed to provide Civil Engineering graduates to the construction and civil engineering<br />
industry and provides many transferable skills. The areas of speciality include Civil Engineering, Construction,<br />
Geotechnical Engineering, Highway Engineering, Public Health Engineering and Structural Engineering.<br />
Graduates are equipped to undertake challenging and responsible activities on site, in the laboratory or the<br />
design office. During the programme, there are opportunities for students to participate in site visits,<br />
organised by the programme team.<br />
Who is the programme suited to?<br />
The programme is suited to students from second level and mature students who wish to work in the<br />
construction and civil engineering industry in Ireland and abroad.<br />
Modules<br />
Year 1: Construction Technology & Environmental Services, Land Surveying, Mathematics & IT, Engineering<br />
Mechanics & Graphics, Communications, Research & Legal Studies, Materials<br />
Year 2: Civil Engineering Construction & Public Health, Civil Engineering Surveying, Mathematics &<br />
Computer Engineering Applications, Structural Engineering Design & Detailing, Soils & Concrete,<br />
Mathematics & Construction I.T., Administration & Construction Management.<br />
Year 3: Civil Engineering Construction & Geotechnical Engineering, Highway Engineering & Management<br />
Practice, Public Health & Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Contract Administration &<br />
Law, Major Project, Engineering Mathematics & Civil Engineering I.T.<br />
What can I do after the programme?<br />
On successful completion of the programme, graduates can seek employment with both private sector and<br />
public sector organisations such as Local Authorities, Civil Engineering Contractors and Designers.<br />
Graduates may also progress to a Level 8 Honours Degree to further their studies.<br />
> 114 Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019
Change language