BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
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Course Overview
This course provides a pathway to a dynamic and globally relevant career in the construction industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and contributing to sustainable and efficient project management. The course produces graduates with the skills and knowledge of all aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. Graduates will have the ability to analyse and manage projects cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs.
The course has been designed in line with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) Accreditation Policy and Process ensuring that it meets a globally recognised standard for surveying education. DkIT will be seeking accreditation for this programme so that graduates may, subject to fulfilling experiential requirements, progress to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
Throughout the course students will be sharing modules with Building Surveying, Architectural Technology and Construction Management students. They will work on projects together with these students in multi-disciplinary teams while remaining focused on their own discipline. This prepares students for the world of work where Quantity Surveyors will work with Architectural Technologists, Building Surveyors and Construction Managers to ensure the successful completion of projects.
What makes this course different
100% of graduates said this qualification was essential or gave them an advantage in their career
67% of graduates are in employment after 6 months of graduating
This degree has been accredited by the SCSI (Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland)
Understanding the Industry
Quantity surveyors are the cost managers of construction. They are initially involved with the capital expenditure phase of a building or facility, which is the feasibility, design and construction phases, but they can also be involved with the extension, refurbishment, maintenance and demolition of a facility. Quantity surveyors manage the costs relating to construction projects sustainably and holistically, seeking to minimise waste on a building project and enhance value for money while achieving the required standards and quality.
The profession of Quantity Surveyor has been identified as an occupation in short supply and difficult to fill and is included in the government's Critical Skills Occupation List.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will find employment as a Quantity Surveyor which is a role protected by the Building Control Act. It is a profession that was recently identified as being in short supply nationally. Graduates will be involved in providing technical advice on construction costs, construction law and economics & cost management.
- Quantity Surveyor
- Construction Manager
- Loss Adjuster
- Project Manager
- Technical Sales Manager
- Site Agent
- Contract Manager
- Risk Assessor
Course Delivery and Modules
- Construction Technology
- Domestic Construction (Project)
- Services for Domestic Buildings
- Measured Surveys
- Building Quantification
- Specialist Computer Applications for the Built Environment
- Legal Principles
- Construction Technology
- Building Control and Regulations
- Quantification
- Cost Planning and Design Economics
- Quantity Surveying Project
- Estimating and Costing
- Services for Commercial Buildings
- Procurement and Tendering
- Project Control and Reporting
- Construction Technology
- Health, Safety and Environmental
- Contract Administration
- Quantification
- Economics
- Work Placement Semester
- Commercial Management
- Project Management
- Capstone Project (including research)
- Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
- Conflict Avoidance and Dispute Resolution
- BIM
- Financial Management
Work placement
In 3rd year students undertake a 1-semester work placement with a host company. The placement is arranged through the dedicated Placement Office. This provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop their professional skill sets and start to build their career networks.
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
- Entry requirements for non-EU or EU Applicants
- Entry for non-standard applicants through the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning process
Recent CAO points
How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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