Program Overview

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Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Overview

This course will prepare you for a career in the construction industry, whether you want to work as a quantity surveyor and economic advisor or manager or as building development co-ordinator and manager.

Course Details

TU Code

TU837

CAO Point Range 2024

414-557

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

45

Location

Bolton Street

What is... Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics?

Quantity surveyors are engaged in private practice as partners or employees in professional firms. They may also work for building/civil engineering contractors or sub-contractors, or in government departments, semi-state bodies and public authorities.

In this course, you’ll gain detailed knowledge and understanding of the technical, economic, legal, financial, managerial and administrative framework within which the construction industry operates. You’ll also learn about the specialised areas of cost and value management, tender documentation, procurement, construction administration and management.

Study Abroad Opportunities

You can study German in Years 1-3 and be placed in a German-speaking company in Semester 2 of Year 3. You can also opt to partake in an Erasmus exchange course.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Work Placement

There is a work placement element to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
• Minimum Number of Higher Level Subjects: 2 H5's

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: CCONT / 5M5010 Construction Technology
• Additional Requirements: DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: 5 DISTINCTIONS
• Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

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 as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

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?

A number of large companies typically employ graduates e.g. John Sisk & Son, Linesight, Jones Engineering, Mercury etc.

• Quantity Surveyor
• Construction Manager
• Loss Adjuster
• Project Manager
• Technical Sales Manager
• Site Agent
• Contract Manager
• Risk Assessor

Module Listing

Year One

• Construction Studies 1 [Mandatory]

ECONOMICS 1A [Mandatory]

Financial Management 1 [Mandatory]

Information Technology 1 [Mandatory]

Professional Development/Integrated Project [Mandatory]

Quantification & Costing 1 [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Quantification & Costing 2 [Mandatory]
• Construction Studies 2 [Mandatory]
• Procurement and Tendering [Mandatory]
• Construction Economics 2 [Mandatory]
• Financial Management 2 [Mandatory]
• Construction Management [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Quantification & Costing - Mechanical [Mandatory]
• Construction Studies 3 [Mandatory]
• Contract Administration [Mandatory]
• Construction Economics 3 [Mandatory]
• Financial Management 3 [Mandatory]
• Construction Law 3 [Mandatory]

Year Four

• Quantification and Costing 4 – Civils [Mandatory]
• Commercial Management [Mandatory]
• Development Project [Mandatory]
• Dissertation or Company Project [Mandatory]
  • Project Management [Elective]
  • Strategic Management and Leadership [Elective]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry is not being offered for this course.

What our students say

This course hosts such a wide range of opportunities. It provides a broad knowledge of the construction industry and the economic world around us. I am currently working for KSN Quantity Surveyors and this course prepared and provided me with the skills required by the industry. Above all, the small class sizes and approachable lecturers in TU Dublin are a massive advantage to the students.

Progression

On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.