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This is an academic programme suited to students with an interest in both analysis and design. It will provide you with the confidence to develop optimal solutions to complex problems from a knowledge of science, technology and mathematics. Graduates usually progress to either the Bachelor or to the professionally accredited Masters programme in Civil Engineering but your numerate and transferrable skills also provide access to professional careers in other engineering disciplines, business, finance, policy development and project management amongst others. You will also understand the roles, responsibilities and ethical standards of your profession. You will have the ability to communicate with the engineering community and with society at large and to work as an individual and in group settings. You will have the ability to design civil engineering infrastructure and to undertake independent research. The learning experience includes lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals and group/individual project work. Assessment is by a combination of end-of-semester examinations and continuous assessment which takes the form of individual assignments, practical laboratory work exercises, and group projects. Our goal with this learning and assessment approach is to produce independent critical thinkers with the skills required to engage in self-directed learning throughout their varied careers.
Graduates can find employment in:
Professional Work Experience (PWE) is incorporated in the ME programme. Eight-month internships (the majority of which are paid) have included the following employers: AECOM, Arup, ESB, Malone O’Regan, O’Connor Sutton Cronin, Roughan & O’Donovan, and RPS Group.
Graduates can also apply for taught and research master’s in UCD, including Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Engineering with Business. Graduates can also apply for positions in PhD research programmes.
Also check out the UCD Career Neworks career guide for the College of Engineering & Architecture for details on the career supports available to UCD students.
UCD Engineering and Architecture Programme Office,
Engineering and Materials Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 1868
Email: eng.arch@ucd.ie
Web: www.ucd.ie/engineer
Stage 2 Civil Engineering comprises 50 credits of Core Modules, and 10 credits of Elective Modules. Students should choose one Elective Module from each Trimester, to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. Alternatively, should students prefer to take modules from within Engineering rather than selecting electives, they can choose from the Additional Option Modules listed.
Stage 3 Civil Engineering comprises 50 credits of Core Modules, and 10 credits of Elective Modules. Students should choose one Elective Module from each Trimester, to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. Alternatively, should students prefer to take modules from within Engineering rather than selecting electives, they can choose from the Additional Option Modules listed.
Module ID | Module Title | Trimester | Credits |
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CVEN20030 | Environmental Engineering Fundamentals | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN20080 | Construction Materials | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN20110 | Geotechnics 1 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN20130 | Hydraulics I | Autumn | 5 |
MATH20290 | Multivariable Calculus for Eng | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN20010 | Mechanics of Solids | Spring | 5 |
CVEN20070 | Computer Applications in Civil Engineering | Spring | 5 |
CVEN20120 | Construction Practice | Spring | 5 |
CVEN20140 | Design and Communications | Spring | 5 |
STAT20060 | Statistics & Probability | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: In Stage 2 Civil Engineering, students may select two Elective Modules. These electives can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select other modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. Students should select their Elective/Additional Options from each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. |
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ARCT20040 | History & Theory of the Designed Environment III - Survey Course 2 | Autumn | 5 |
CHEN20050 | Bioprocess Engineering Principles | Autumn | 5 |
COMP20080 | Computer Science for Engineers II | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN20040 | The Engineering & Architecture of Structures 2 | Spring | 5 |
MEEN20030 | Applied Dynamics I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: In Stage 2 Civil Engineering, students may select two Elective Modules. These electives can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select other modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. Students should select their Elective/Additional Options from each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. |
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ACM30030 | Multivariable Calculus Eng II | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN30020 | Analysis of Structures 1 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN30040 | Design of Structures 1 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN30090 | Professional Engineering for Civil and Structural Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN30390 | Group Design Project 1 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN30010 | Geotechnics 2 | Spring | 5 |
CVEN30060 | Hydraulics II | Spring | 5 |
CVEN30170 | Analysis of Structures 2 | Spring | 5 |
CVEN30400 | Group Design Project 2 | Spring | 5 |
GEOL30070 | Geology for Civil Engineers | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF: In Stage 3 Civil Engineering, students may select two Elective Modules. These electives can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select other modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. Students should select their Elective/Additional Options from each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. |
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ARCT30030 | History & Theory of the Designed Environment IV - Architecture, Urban and Landscape | Autumn | 5 |
BSEN30240 | Waste Management | Autumn | 5 |
MEEN30130 | Energy Systems in Buildings I | Spring | 5 |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF: In Stage 3 Civil Engineering, students may select two Elective Modules. These electives can be from anywhere in UCD. However, if preferred, students may select other modules related to Engineering by choosing one or two of the following ADDITIONAL OPTIONS. Students should select their Elective/Additional Options from each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. |
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CVEN40690 | Civil Engineering Systems | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN40720 | Geotechnics 3 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN40760 | Case Studies | Autumn | 10 |
CVEN40780 | Design of Structures 2 | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN40830 | Applied Hydrology | Autumn | 5 |
CVEN40190 | Engineering Report | Spring | 10 |
CVEN40710 | Highway Engineering | Spring | 5 |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40050 | Design of Structures 3 | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40060 | Transport Modelling | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40070 | Water & Wastewater Treatment Processes | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40080 | Hydraulic Engineering Design | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40120 | Bridge Engineering | Spring | 5 |
CVEN40210 | Geotechnics 4 | Spring | 5 |
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHENG001 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |