The document outlines a new BEng in Environmental Engineering degree program at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The 3-year program will provide students with skills across civil engineering disciplines and expertise in environmental engineering. There is increasing demand for environmental engineers due to greater environmental awareness, legislation, and need to renew aging infrastructure. Graduates will be qualified for career opportunities in environmental engineering at local, national, and international levels. Direct entry requirements and application details through CAO are provided.

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BEng in Environmental Engineering
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Des Walsh (Head of Department)
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2. Context of new degree programme
What courses of study are
available in our department?
BEng in Civil Engineering – level 7
BEng in Environmental Engineering – level 7
BEng in Structural Engineering – level 8
Engineering (Common Entry) – level 8
ADDITIONAL relevant non-CAO programmes
MEng in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) taught masters degree
Special purpose Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering qualification
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3. Context of new degree programme
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4. What is Environmental Engineering?
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5. What is Environmental Engineering?
Traditional energy supply systems…
…and renewable energy
resources…
…of all
varieties…
…including recently developed alternative forms
Involvement where physical infrastructure
may have possible impact on environment →
rivers, roads, bridges, marine structures, etc.
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6. Employment Opportunities
Increased
environmental
Qualified environmental engineers
needed to deliver this renewal
awareness
Demand from industry for this type of
engineer during consultation process for
this degree programme
Significant
development
s in
environmental
legislation
Graduates develop skills in broad range of
civil engineering disciplines, with particular
expertise in environmental engineering
Environmental
engineering
infrastructu
re in urgent need
of renewal
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Career opportunities grown significantly in
recent years at local, national and
international levels
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7. Programme Details
BEng in Env Engineering
CR 055
Duration → three years
Leaving Certificate → minimum entry grades
D3 at Ordinary or Higher Level in five subjects,
including Mathematics and either English or Irish
September 2013 → direct entry to course (220 points)
September 2014 and onwards → CAO application
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Thank you
Des Walsh (Head of Department)
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9. Graduate Surveys
Level 9 Graduate Survey 2013
Level 8 Graduate Survey 2013
Level 7 Graduate Survey 2013
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