Master of Science in Quantity Surveying draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This part-time course provides an opportunity for non-quantity surveying graduates to become educated for a career in the construction industry in quantity surveying/construction economics in Ireland and abroad. It has been developed as an alternative route into the quantity surveying profession other than by way of the traditional honours undergraduate degree. The programme is presented within the School of Surveying and Construction Management in the College of Engineering and Built Environment in DIT. The maximum intake of students each year will be 25 students. The content of the course, delivered over 2 ½ years (5 Semesters) includes subjects pertinent to the practice of Quantity Surveyors and construction economics professionals. The courses focus is strongly oriented towards quantity surveying practice, building measurement, the management and economics of development.
In these new turbulent times the issue of controlling and managing costs within the construction industry is of paramount importance to any private of public sector client.
Semesters 1 and 2 of the course are designed to build rapidly the foundations required to develop the distinctive skills of the quantity surveying professional. The core modules are: Construction Technology; Quantity Surveying Practice and Building Measurement aim to develop the building blocks and techniques together with developing specialist knowledge of the nature of the industry and the professions that surrounds the built environment.
From the beginning of the third Semester, students apply the principles of Construction Economics and Project Management. Students will have the option in this semester to build on their knowledge of Building Measurement or gain a greater insight into Project Cost and Financial Control. In Semester 4 students gain a more detailed understanding of the legal framework in which construction work operates. They also undertake a major Development Project that seeks to integrate the learning from earlier modules. The Semester will also give the students the option to select either a Professional Practice module or a Commercial Surveying Module.
In order to complete Semester 5 and the entire course, students will have to undertake the completion of a Dissertation or Company Project.
Program Outline
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
This course is currently undergoing a review and the course content may be subject to change.
The course has full accreditation from the Society of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Applications for this course are now open. Apply Online Now
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Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is a public university located in Dublin, Ireland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. TU Dublin is known for its strong focus on practical learning and its commitment to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
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In order to be admitted to the course, students must have an honours (2.2 grade or higher) in a level 8 bachelor degree or equivalent and be working in a suitable construction related environment. All applications that do not meet the minimum entry requirements will be reviewed and may be called for interview in late April.
Selection will be made, following interview, using the following criteria:
Preference will be given to those students who possess the minimum entry requirements. It will not be necessary to interview these applicants.
