Civil engineers in Ireland usually qualify with an academic degree. The duration of this degree is usually four or five years. Students can study courses from a certificate (Level 6), an ordinary engineering degree (Level 7) or an honours engineering degree (Level 8) in colleges and universities across Ireland.
A level 9 Masters degree and three years' experience is required if you wish to apply for the registered title of Chartered Engineer.
What are the typical routes into this sector?
Civil engineers in Ireland usually qualify with an academic degree. The duration of this degree is usually four or five years. Students can study courses from a certificate (Level 6), an ordinary engineering degree (Level 7) or an honours engineering degree (Level 8) in colleges and universities across Ireland.
A level 9 Masters degree, and 4 years experience is required if you wish to apply for the registered title of Chartered Engineer.
Continue to...
Questions about the sector
Questions about the career opportunities
Questions about education and training
Questions about global opportunities
Advice for people interested in this area
Structural Engineer
Elaine Dillon "An interest in technology would also be important and an unavoidable if you would like to be an engineer - this is the way of the future"
Civil Engineer
Maria O'Neill "Engineering is all about team work. I'm also organised, and positive. There are no problems, only difficult solutions"
