About Civil Engineering - Beng(level 7) in Limerick Institute of Technology

What is the programme about?

This programme is designed to provide higher level Civil Engineering Technicians to the construction industry and covers several transferable skills. The areas of speciality include Civil Engineering, Construction, Geotechnical Engineering, Highway Engineering, Public Health Engineering and Structural Engineering. As a higher level Technician, graduates will undertake challenging and responsible activities on site, in the laboratory or the design office. During the programme, there are opportunities for students to participate in site visits, organised by the programme team.

The programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland, Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors.​

Who is the programme suited to?

The programme is suited to students from second level and mature students who wish to work in the construction and civil engineering industry in Ireland and abroad.

Top 3 Reasons

1. Hands on approach to the Programme.
2. Meets academic requirements for membership of Engineers Ireland (MIEI).
3. Well established programme.

Class Contact Hours

17 - 23 hours per week

Further Studies

​On successful completion of the programme, graduates can seek employment with both private sector and public sector organisations such as Local Authorities and Civil Engineering Contractors. Graduates can also progress to a Level 8 Honours Degree to further their studies.

Entry Requirement

A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

FETAC Applicants and Mature Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements’ for further information.

​CAO

Please visit www.cao.ie for further information on how to apply to this course.

IELTS score for entry to undergraduate courses a minimum score of 5.5