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South East Technological University Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
South East Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Carlow, Ireland

4 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

EUR 13,500

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Introduction

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering design, construct, and maintain the Built Environment on which our modern societies depend. Civil Engineering includes our Roads, the Supply of Safe Water, Sewage and Wastewater Treatment, Buildings and Bridges, Railways, Airports, and Electricity Generation. Ensuring that we Protect our Natural Environment while Sustainably maintaining this critical infrastructure is an increasingly important part of what Civil Engineers do.

The work of Civil Engineers is all around us. Prominent examples of Civil Engineering projects around the globe include the Brooklyn Bridge, the Hoover Dam, the Panama Canal, the Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Scheme, the Channel Tunnel joining England and France, the towering Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the London Underground System. In recent years in Ireland, we have seen the Dublin Port Tunnel, the creation of the Irish Motorway Network, the Luas light rail system in Dublin, and the amazing Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge over the River Barrow.

Studying this course will give you the skills to work as a Civil Engineer and play an important role in the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of vital Civil Engineering projects. You will be able to work on major civil engineering projects for Design Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Local Authorities, and Utility Companies such as Irish Water and the ESB. The employment prospects for Civil Engineers are excellent with demand exceeding supply!

Course Structure

Our course is broadly based and covers the Core Civil Engineering disciplines of Highways, Structures, Geotechnics, Water, and Environmental. You will study the fundamental engineering science that underlies these disciplines and apply this knowledge to the Design and Construction of a wide variety of Civil Engineering Projects from Motorways to Buildings, Bridges, Water & Wastewater Schemes, and Environmental Projects. You will learn about the importance of developing Sustainable Solutions for Civil Engineering Projects. You will develop the analytical skills and structured approach to problem-solving that underlies Civil Engineering.

We strongly believe in Learning by Doing. Our course is built around a combination of Lectures and Practical work. You will develop your understanding of engineering science by applying it to practical problems. Practical work will include individual and team-based design projects and material testing in our modern laboratories. Our small class sizes provide you with an excellent supportive learning environment with easy access to consult with your lecturers. An Industrial Placement in the Summer between the third and fourth year is an integral part of the course and allows you to develop your skills in industry by working on real civil engineering projects.

Special Features

  • This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland which ensures that it meets the high standards demanded by Engineers Ireland for Level 8 honours degrees and sets you on course to become a Chartered Engineer.
  • Our course is broadly based and will enable you to choose to work in a range of civil engineering disciplines.
  • Our combination of Lectures and Practical Work allows you to develop and practice your knowledge and skills. Learning by Doing is at the core of what you will do at SETU Carlow.
  • Our lecturers are all Chartered Civil Engineers with many years of National and International Experience which ensures that our course has a strong practical emphasis that prepares you for the world of work.
  • Excellent Career Prospects!! - our graduates work for Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Local Authorities, and Utility Companies such as Irish Water and ESB. Our graduates normally secure positions before graduation.

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