Program Overview

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Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Agency

Overview

This course is suitable for those wishing to prepare for a career as an estate agent, property manager or property valuer. You will gain an understanding of the legal, economic and physical framework within which the property market functions.

Course Details

TU Code

TU731

CAO Point Range 2024

350-423

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

25

Location

Bolton Street

What is... Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Agency?

Estate agents and auctioneers are involved in the sale, letting, management and valuation of residential and commercial buildings. The course will provide you with the academic knowledge and vocational skills you need to function effectively in the built environment workplace.

The modules cover selling, leasing, valuing and managing property. The course will also develop the analytical skills you need to understand financial areas that affect the job of an estate agent, property valuer and property manager.

To provide property services in the areas of sales, letting or property management, it is a legal requirement to obtain a licence from the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for this licence.

Study Abroad Opportunities

In Year 3, you can apply for a position on the 8-day International Real Estate Challenge, a third-level international project (if it is running that year).

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required:
  • Level 5: One of the following awards:
    • BBSXX / 5M2102 Business Studies
    • BBSSX / 5M1997 Business Studies - Secretarial
    • BBSAX / 5M2468 Business Studies - Administration
    • 5M5011 - Tourism with Business
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

Generally, graduates work in the larger firms or in small partnerships. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the course will be well suited to you. It will provides you with the skills you need to open your own business after you’ve gained the appropriate work experience.

Graduate Job Titles

• Estate Agent
• Property Manager
• Property Valuer
• Letting agent
• Property Consultant

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • ECONOMICS 1A [Mandatory]
  • Financial Accounting for Property A [Mandatory]
  • Marketing 1A [Mandatory]
  • Quantitative Meth Info Tech [Mandatory]
  • Residential Construction Studies [Mandatory]
  • Valuations 1A [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Valuations 1B: Investment & Development Appraisal and the Valuation of Going Concerns [Mandatory]
  • Economics 1B [Mandatory]
  • Residental Building Pathology 1B [Mandatory]
  • Quantitative Methods B [Mandatory]
  • Marketing 1B [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to law [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Valuations 2A [Mandatory]
  • Construction Studies A [Mandatory]
  • Quantitative Methods [Mandatory]
  • Property Management and Taxation [Mandatory]
  • Law for Real Estate 2A [Mandatory]
  • Planning A [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Valuations 2B [Mandatory]
  • Construction Studies B [Mandatory]
  • Financial Management [Mandatory]
  • Corporate Real Estate Management and Taxation [Mandatory]
  • Law for Real Estate 2B [Mandatory]
  • Planning B [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Semester 1:
  • Statutory Valuations 1 [Mandatory]
  • Land Use Economics A [Mandatory]
  • Building [Mandatory]
  • Property Marketing [Mandatory]
  • Housing [Mandatory]
  • Architecture and Urban Society [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Investment Valuations [Mandatory]
  • Statutory Valuations 2 [Mandatory]
  • Land Use Economics B [Mandatory]
  • Marketing and EIM [Mandatory]
  • Feasibility Study [Mandatory]

Progression

If you reach the appropriate level at the end of your final year and meet certain prerequisites, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to Year 4 of TU085 Property Economics honours part-time degree course.