Program Overview

Structural Engineering

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering is a four-year program that prepares students for a career in designing buildings, bridges, factories, power stations, communication towers, dams, stadiums, oil and gas rigs, and wind turbines.

Program Details

TU Code

TU824

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

35

Location

Bolton Street

Fees

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What is Structural Engineering?

Structural engineers are involved in designing buildings, bridges, factories, power stations, communication towers, dams, stadiums, oil and gas rigs, and wind turbines. In this course, students will study structural analysis, mechanics of materials, design of steel and concrete, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, concrete and material technology, and design projects.

Subjects Covered

Year 1

• Chemistry
• Design Projects
• Electrotechnology
• Engineering Computing
• Engineering Physics
• Mathematics I
• Technical Graphics for Engineers

Year 2

• Concrete Technology
• Mechanics of Materials 1
• Engineering Economics and Public Policy
• Engineering Surveying 1
• Engineering Structural Analysis
• Engineering Mathematics III

Year 3

• Engineering Mathematics
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanics of Materials for Structural Engineers 3
• Geotechnical Engineering 1
• Structural Analysis 1
• Design of structures concrete

Year 4

• Mechanics of Materials 5
• Structural Analysis 4
• Sustainable Designs in Civil and Structural Engineering
• Design of Structures, Concrete
• Design of Structures Steel
• Scheme Design
• Final Year Structural Project

Minimum Entry Requirements

Advanced Entry to Year two following successful completion of TU805 Engineering (General Entry) Year 1.

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Career Opportunities

• Structural Engineer (Consulting)
• Structural Engineer (Contracting)
• Structural Design Engineer
• Contracts Manager
• Graduate Engineer
• Junior Engineer
• Civil Engineer (Consulting)
• Civil Engineer (Contracting)
• Site Engineer
• Material Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Site Manager
• Project Manager
• Structural & Environmental Engineer
• Track Engineer
• Validating Engineer
• Junior Site Manager
• Environmental Inspector
• Fabrication Designer
• Quality Controller
• Land Surveyor
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Construction Buyer
• Technical Sales Engineer
• Loss Adjuster
• Graduate Programmer
• Technical Author
• Patent Agent
• Patent Agent
• Legal Services
• Secondary School Teacher

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two
• Year Three
• Year Four

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past.