Dr Joe Harrington, Head of School of Building & Civil Engineering. An overview of CIT’s Engineering programmes including programme portfolio, progression opportunities, work placement, professional body accreditation and career destinations.

1. http://www.cit.ie
Engineering Programmes in CIT
Dr. Joe Harrington, Chartered Engineer
1st December, 2016
Email: joe.harrington@cit.ie

2. What is Engineering?
 Engineering involves imagining, designing and making much
of what we use in life, e.g. mobile phones, computers, the
internet, roads, bridges, cars, planes, medical devices etc.
 Engineers ‘make a difference’ to society
 Engineers contribute significantly to ‘quality of life’ and
‘living’
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3. Imagine, Design, Build and Operate
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4. Imagine, Design, Build and Use
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5. Why Engineering in CIT?
 Largest Engineering Provision outside Dublin
 Wide range of programme offerings
– Apprenticeship to PhD
 All major engineering disciplines offered
 Well established progression routes through programmes
 Exciting opportunities for postgraduate research
 Applied programmes and industry relevant
 Excellent track record over many years
 Excellent employment record
 Professional body accreditation of programmes
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6. Engineering Disciplines in CIT
 Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Architecture
 Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering
 Common Engineering Entry
 Construction Management, Quantity Surveying
 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
 Biomedical Engineering
 Energy Engineering
 Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering
 Electrical/Electronic Engineering
 Transport Engineering
 Marine Engineering
 Craft Technology
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7. Structure of CIT Engineering Programmes
 Apprenticeship (non-CAO entry)
 Level 7 Ordinary Degree
3 year (with ‘step-off’ Level 6 after 2 years)
 Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
4 year ab-initio
3 year (Level 7) + 1 year
3 year (Level 7) + 2 year (for 4 Specific Programmes Only)
 Level 9 Masters
Taught – One Year
Research – 21-24 months
 Level 10 PhD
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Multiplicity of Entry and Exit Routes & Levels

8. Overall Programme Structures
 3 Year Ordinary Degree
 4 Year Honours Degree
 After completion of 3 Year
Ordinary Degree the
opportunity is there to transfer
to Year 4 of an Honours Degree
Programme
 Taught or Research Masters
available after Honours Degree
 PhD Programme
 Many of the Programmes are
accredited by the relevant
Professional Body (e.g.
Engineers Ireland)
 Modularised & Semesterised
System
 2 semesters/year
BEng/BSc
Year 1
BEng/BSc
Year 2
BEng/BSc
Year 3
BEng/BSc (Hons)
Year 1
BEng/BSc (Hons)
Year 2
BEng/BSc (Hons)
Year 3
BEng/BSc (Hons)
Year 4
MEng/MSc
(Taught)
PhDPhD
Common
Engineering
Entry

9. The Question of Maths
 An interest in and an aptitude for Maths is important
 Level 7 Ordinary Degree Programmes
Min. O6 or H7
 Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree Programmes (in general)
Min. O6 or H7
 Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree Programmes for four specific programmes -
Biomedical, Chemical, Mechanical or Structural Engineering
Min. H4 (or H4 in Applied Maths plus H6 in Maths)
 Level 8 Common Entry Engineering
Min. O1 or H6
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10. Some Features of CIT Engineering Programmes
A key feature of our programmes
‘Professional’ stamp of approval
Academic requirement for Chartered/Professional Status
Essential requirement for professional career advancement
Facilitates working internationally
Programme Accreditation in place includes through:
Engineers Ireland
Institution of Chemical/Mechanical/Structural Engineers
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)
Energy Institute
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA)
Professional Body Accreditation
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11. Some Features of CIT Engineering Programmes
An important feature of many of our programmes
Provides an opportunity to gain practical work experience
Informs the Final Year of Study
Strongly supported by Industry
Current models include:
Placement from March onward (in Year 3 of a 4 Year Programme)
Placement over the Summer Period (between Year 3 and Year 4)
Work Placement
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12. Some Features of CIT Engineering Programmes
CIT-Janssen 4-Year Scholarship
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
www.cit.ie/mecheng
CIT-Depuy Synthes 4-Year Scholarship
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering
www.cit.ie/bioeng.scholarship
CIT-Abbott Vascular Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (post-Year 1)
www.cit.ie/abbott-scholarship
CIT-Arup 4-Year Scholarship
BEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering
New for 2017
Industry Sponsored Scholarships
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13. Upcoming Events
 CIT Engineering & Science Roadshow
CIT Bishopstown Campus, 16th January, 2017
 iWish Event
CIT Bishopstown Campus, 16th to 20th January, 2017
http://www.iwish.ie/cit-campus-programme/
 Engineers Week
4th to 10th March, 2017
http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/engineers-week
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14. More Upcoming Events
 Annual Cork Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering
Exhibition, April, 2017 (CIT Bishopstown Campus)
 CIT Engineering Your Future Transition Year Week Programme
CIT Bishopstown Campus, 15th to 19th May 2017
Registration through Engineers Ireland website in late January, 2017
http://www.steps.ie/students/engineering-your-future.aspx
 On-going Schools Visits Programme
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Contact Address: eng.admin@cit.ie

15. Engineering Your Future Transition Year Event
Busy and Happy Campers!
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16. http://www.cit.ie
Dr. Joe Harrington, Chartered Engineer
1st December, 2016
Thank you