Engineering - Civil Engineering - Galway

The registered professional title of Chartered Engineer (CEng) is becoming very important for graduate civil engineers. The increasing regulation of the construction industry and the requirement to have competent engineering professionals (i.e. Chartered Engineers) to sign off on construction and civil engineering projects has led to employers seeking graduates who can reach Chartered Engineer status quickly. Research has shown that the employment and salary prospects of Chartered Engineers are significantly improved in comparison to an untitled engineer.



The full 60 credit programme is completed over calendar year (September to September).Because the students on this programme are in employment, a blended learning delivery mode will provide the flexibility for students and allow students to have control over the location, time and place of their studies.



This work-based programme developed in collaboration with Engineers Ireland and employers will allow graduates to meet the Engineers Ireland educational requirements such that students can apply for Chartered Engineer through the further learning route or standard route. The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineer at ATU Galway is accredited by Engineers Ireland as meeting the educational standard for level 8 engineering programmes for Chartered Engineer with further learning (CEngFL).



Who Should Apply?

This programme is aimed at civil engineering graduates who wish to pursue the professional title of Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland. Both students and employers must be approved by ATU programme team prior to acceptance on the work-based programme.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

Year Research Skills for Engineers 20 Mandatory

Year Professional Civil Engineering Practice 40 Mandatory

Applicants for the Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering must either have (a) Engineers Ireland A. Eng. accredited civil engineering Level 8 degree or (b) Engineers Ireland A. Eng. accredited civil engineering Level 7 degree and an Engineers Ireland A. Eng. accredited civil engineering Level 8 add-on degree.



Note: All students and employers must be approved by the ATU programme team prior to registration on the programme.

1 year part-time, blended.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Fortnightly online workshops approximately one hour in length support the two modules. Self-directed learning in combination with independent learning in the workplace will be required to demonstrate attainment of specific programme outcomes.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required. All workshops are delivered online and recorded.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date: September 2026.