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Structural Engineering with Architecture  (NAS3)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Civil Engineering
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Assoc Professor Arturo Gonzalez
Overall Programme Credits:
Programme Credits:
Stage 4
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 4: 60

Curricular information is subject to change.

Stage 4

The Structural Engineering with Architecture (4-Stage) is a 60 credit undergraduate year of study.

Following successful completion of Stage 4, students will progress into Stage 2 (Year 2) of the Master of Engineering (ME) Structural Engineering with Architecture Programme, and modules from Stage 4 will be mapped forward in place of Stage 1 (Year 1) of the ME.

Students may need to consult with the Programme Director before registering to their modules.

The normal workload is 30 credits per trimester or 60 credits per year.

IMPORTANT: For the Spring Trimester, all students should initially register to the 30-credit Option module CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience, and not select any other Option Modules. Where a student does not secure an internship for the Spring Trimester, they will be required to register to other modules in the Spring Trimester as per the structure outlined.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 4 Core Modules
 ARCT40030 Realising Built Projects Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CVEN40390 Innovation Leadership Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CVEN40550 Structural Dynamics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CVEN40610 Advanced Materials Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CVEN40720 Geotechnics 3 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CVEN40780 Design of Structures 2 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
OPTION A: Professional Work Experience -IMPORTANT: For the Spring Trimester, ALL STUDENTS should initially register to CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience. During the Autumn Trimester, students, with the support and guidance of the Internship Managers, will be expected to submit their CV to prospective employers. Professional Work Placement Opportunities will be offered by prospective employers on the basis of competitive interviews. Where a student does not secure an internship for Autumn, they will be required to register to the list of Option modules specified in OPTION LIST (B)
 CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum)  30
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 ARCT41240 Urban Resilience and Ethics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 CHEN40010 Environmental Engineering Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 CVEN40210 Geotechnics 4 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 MEEN40670 Technical Communication Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
OPTION B: Alternative Spring Options: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
 STAT30270 Statistical Machine Learning Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHENG005 Stage - %
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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