Bachelor Of Civil Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Civil Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

You will develop the ability to apply engineering and planning methods to the design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering structures and facilities. In doing this, you will gain both the academic and scientific capability to make a real contribution to modern construction operations. The world of Civil Engineering has evolved to a point where all participants in this field are now part of an integrated process. If you want to engage with this process or ultimately drive it, then this course is right for you. 

What opportunities might it lead to?

With a degree in Civil Engineering you are open to a range of career opportunities in both the public and private sector. Whether it be in supervisory or design capacity, your specialist knowledge is of value to civil engineering contractors and civil/structural/environmental engineering consultants. Furthermore, national and local government agencies in areas of water supply, road/bridge design and maintenance, building regulations compliance and assessment of engineering material compliance all require graduates with the qualification standard this programme provided. In particular the emergence of Building Information Technology (BIM) as the cornerstone to all engineering projects means graduates can now pursue the career of BIM coordinator for companies operating on both the supply and delivery side of the engineering process.