engineering programmes in cit
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Engineering Programmes in CIT
Dr. Joe Harrington, Chartered Engineer1st December, 2016
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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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Imagine, Design, Build and Operate
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Imagine, Design, Build and Use
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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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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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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 Degree4 year ab-initio3 year (Level 7) + 1 year3 year (Level 7) + 2 year (for 4 Specific Programmes Only)
Level 9 MastersTaught – One Year Research – 21-24 months
Level 10 PhD
Multiplicity of Entry and Exit Routes & Levels
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/yearBEng/BSc
Year 1
BEng/BScYear 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
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The Question of Maths
An interest in and an aptitude for Maths is important
Level 7 Ordinary Degree ProgrammesMin. 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 EngineeringMin. O1 or H6
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Some Features of CIT Engineering Programmes
A key feature of our programmes‘Professional’ stamp of approvalAcademic requirement for Chartered/Professional StatusEssential requirement for professional career advancementFacilitates working internationally
Programme Accreditation in place includes through: Engineers IrelandInstitution of Chemical/Mechanical/Structural EngineersRoyal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)Energy InstituteSociety of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA)
Professional Body Accreditation
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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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Some Features of CIT Engineering Programmes
CIT-Janssen 4-Year ScholarshipBEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineeringwww.cit.ie/mecheng
CIT-Depuy Synthes 4-Year ScholarshipBEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineeringwww.cit.ie/bioeng.scholarship
CIT-Abbott Vascular Mechanical Engineering ScholarshipBEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (post-Year 1)www.cit.ie/abbott-scholarship
CIT-Arup 4-Year ScholarshipBEng (Hons) in Structural EngineeringNew for 2017
Industry Sponsored Scholarships
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Upcoming Events
CIT Engineering & Science Roadshow CIT Bishopstown Campus, 16th January, 2017
iWish EventCIT Bishopstown Campus, 16th to 20th January, 2017http://www.iwish.ie/cit-campus-programme/
Engineers Week4th to 10th March, 2017http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/engineers-week
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More Upcoming Events
Annual Cork Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering Exhibition, April, 2017 (CIT Bishopstown Campus)
CIT Engineering Your Future Transition Year Week ProgrammeCIT Bishopstown Campus, 15th to 19th May 2017Registration through Engineers Ireland website in late January, 2017http://www.steps.ie/students/engineering-your-future.aspx
On-going Schools Visits Programme
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Engineering Your Future Transition Year Event
Busy and Happy Campers!
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Dr. Joe Harrington, Chartered Engineer1st December, 2016
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