BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
Three great reasons to consider this course
- Accredited by the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
- Shared first year with Building Surveying and Architectural Technology allowing students to change direction at the end of first year.
- Get taught by a team of accomplished professionals, who possess a wealth of both academic and industrial experience.
Course Summary
This 4-year Honours Degree aims to provide each student with the education and raining necessary for entry into the construction and property industry as a professional Construction Manager.
This management course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real-life problem solving, communication and research skills. It provides them with a broad understanding of construction management, resource management, construction technology, building regulations, financial management, health and safety legislation and environmental protection.
Construction managers are recognised as one of a family of disciplines involved with the built environment and its planning, design, construction, maintenance and restoration. The programme includes:
- building technology and building design performance to achieve integration, buildability, speed, cost efficiency and quality
- project management planning and scheduling including decision making, risk analysis, BIM and project evaluation
- project performance management including procurement and contract performance, process improvement and innovation
- sustainability impact of a building over its life-cycle and methods to mitigate negative impacts of construction
- contractors responsibilities with regard to sustainability and health and safety
- site investigation to assess the suitability of individual sites for construction projects.
The first year of this programme will be delivered to a combined group of Construction Management and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first-year students can request to transfer to the Architectural Technology programme.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Building Technology 1 (year-long)
- Design & Creativity in the Built Environment
- Measured Surveys 1
- Materials Technology
- Report Writing and Communications
- AutoCAD
Semester 2
- Building Technology 1 (year-long)
- BIM 1
- Measured Surveys 2
- Building Services 1
- Building Quantification
Year 2
Semester 1
- Construction Technology 2 (year-long)
- Measurement & Estimating (year-long)
- Health Safety & Environmental
- Building Services 2
- Building Regulations & Control
- Measured Surveys 3
Semester 2
- Construction Technology 2 (year-long)
- Measurement & Estimating(year-long)
- Integrated Group Project
- Procurement & Tendering
- Construction Site Management
- Infrastructure
Year 3
Semester 1
- Construction Technology 3
- Contract Administration
- Law
- Construction Management & Planning
- Construction Safety Management
- BIM ICT
Semester 2
- Work Placement
Year 4
Semester 1
- Dissertation (year-long)
- Strategic Construction Management
- Organisational Management
- Financial Management
Semester 2
- Dissertation (year-long)
- Management Project
- Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship
- BIM Management
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only.
This course is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical lab-based classes and practical site-based activities.
Career opportunities for Construction Management graduates are excellent. Employment opportunities include a range of occupations in both the public and private sectors including as:
- construction managers
- project managers
- site managers, with building contracting or subcontracting firms.
Demand from local, national and international companies is exceeding the current supply of suitably qualified graduates.
Graduates will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) upon completion.
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
→ INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades
→ AND Mathematics Grade O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:
Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 6 different subjects which must include:
→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
→ Two subjects at either:
- ‘A Level’ (Grade A* - C)
- AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)
- AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction)
- OR BTEC National Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
- OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)
- OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade min: MMP)
→ The remaining subjects must be different from that presented above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:
- GCSE (Grade A* - C)
- AND/OR AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
- AND/OR A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
- AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
- AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
This programme includes a one-semester work placement, taking place in Semester 2 of third year.
This programme is for students who enjoy leading teams. A career in Construction Management is for those who enjoy planning and problem solving and rewards them as they see their work come to life in the tangible form of a new building.
Denise Quigley (Programme Director)
Email: denise.quigley@dkit.ie
Noel McKenna (Head of Department of the Built Environment)
Email: noel.mckenna@dkit.ie
The first year of this programme will be delivered to a combined group of Construction Management and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first year students can request to transfer to the Architectural Technology programme.
| Course ID | DK832 |
| CAO Round 1 Entry Points (2023) | 288 Points |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Level | 8 |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Starting Date | September 2024 |
| School | School of Engineering |
| Department | Built Environment |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
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.
