The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and is currently under review by Engineers Ireland.
Programme Overview
The BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering is a four-year honours degree that combines engineering, management, and modern construction technology. The programme prepares students for leadership roles by developing the technical and managerial expertise needed to plan, organize, and control construction projects, as well as coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the Irish and international construction sectors.
Practical Learning
A key feature of the programme is a 30-week paid industrial placement undertaken during the second semester of Year 3 (February to September). Students gain valuable hands-on experience working with building and civil engineering contractors, project management consultancies, specialist subcontractors, engineering design offices, and construction materials manufacturers. This placement enhances professional skills, expands industry networks, and significantly boosts graduate employment prospects.
Coursework
The curriculum covers critical technical, managerial, and operational disciplines essential for modern construction projects. Key subjects include construction technology, engineering principles, project planning, cost management, health and safety, and sustainable construction practices.
Career Opportunities
Graduates earn an accredited honours degree that prepares them for dynamic leadership and technical roles across the global construction industry:
- Construction Manager & Site Manager
- Project Manager & Planning Engineer
- Site Engineer & Engineering Consultant
- Postgraduate Study & Professional Chartered Pathways
Upon completion of the degree, graduates are fully prepared to lead construction projects and manage multidisciplinary teams in both Irish and international contexts, or pursue further specialized postgraduate studies.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Construction Measurement | Construction Economics |
| Introduction to Management | Management Studies |
| Mathematics | Theory of Structures |
| Construction Technology | Engineering Services |
| Introduction to ICT | Introduction to Construction Materials |
| Communications & Study Skills | Introduction to BIM |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Construction Law | Tendering & Estimating |
| Services Technology | Introduction to Project Management |
| Geotechnical Engineering | Design of Structures |
| Construction Methods | Introduction to Surveying |
| Procurement Strategy | Integrated Project |
| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Engineering Structure | Research Methods |
| Site Surveying | Industrial Placement 1 |
| Construction Tech Systems | |
| Construction Health & Safety | |
| Measurement & Costing | |
| ELECTIVE |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Development Economics | Construction Law |
| Project & Corporate Management | Marketing & Finance |
| Temporary Works Design | Quality & HRM |
| Services Tech & Integration | Innovative Technology |
| Dissertation | Dissertation |
| Industrial Placement 2 | ELECTIVE |
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering
- 2 subjects: H5
- 4 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O5/H7
- Mathematics: O5/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering:
Completion of the course will enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by Research at SETU Waterford or other third-level Colleges.
What career opportunities are available on completion of BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering:
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Design & Build
- Information Technology
- Facilities Management
- Property Development
- National & International Projects
- Business Development
The CME Programme
The CME programme prepares students for a variety of exciting career opportunities in project management and engineering roles across the global construction sector. Many of our graduates work with some of the best Irish and international construction companies including: Turner Construction, John Sisk & Son, BAM Contractors, Clancy Construction, the PM Group, Duggan Brothers, PJ Hegarty, Walls Construction, McLaren Construction, Laing O'Rourke, Murphy Group, JT Magen, Reidy Contracting Group and Bennett Construction amongst others.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete a 7 month Industrial Placement during year 3 of the programme. Gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry is integral to the students developing an understanding of the complexity of construction & civil engineering projects.
SETU Waterford organises the placement with excellent companies on exciting projects in Ireland, the United Kingdom, New York City and further afield! In many cases, the placement leads to full-time employment upon graduation.
Projects
Michel Wolf worked for Turner Construction for his work placement in 2013 on the refurbishment of the iconic Madison Square Garden arena in New York City. Home to the New York Knicks and Rangers, the project cost of in excess of $1 billion, and was successfully completed to a very tight schedule.
Follow on Study for BSc (Hons) in Construction Management and Engineering graduates:
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