Civil Engineering University of Galway

Overview

From buildings and bridges to complex water treatment facilities and transportation networks,  Civil Engineering degree programme at University of Galway  is the course for you if you're curious about how to create large infrastructure and provide clean water, treat wastewater, and protect our environment.

Careers

Civil Engineering graduates from the University of Galway are in high demand across a broad spectrum of industries, playing a vital role in shaping the infrastructure and environment around us. This degree provides you with the skills to pursue a satisfying and rewarding career, with employment opportunities available in: 

• Consulting/Contracting: Working on diverse projects related to structures, transportation, public health, tunnelling, flood protection, and offshore and coastal engineering.

• Government Departments and Semi-State Organisations: Contributing to public sector projects and policy development.

• Local Authorities: Managing and developing local infrastructure and services.

• Research and Development: Contributing to innovative solutions for current problems in civil engineering. 

Civil Engineers are crucial for developing and constructing bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, major buildings, and other essential infrastructural projects. The profession combines creative skills with an aptitude for mathematics and technical subjects, and at the management level of large projects, a high degree of administration skills is also required.  

The skills you will learn are highly transferable, offering opportunities for work worldwide wherever development is taking place, including in fast-growing economies. The integrated BE/ME program ensures you gain the educational qualifications required for progression to Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, which is recognized internationally and crucial for signing off on large construction projects.