BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
Course Overview
This course provides students with a broad understanding of building technology, construction site management, project management, site safety, estimating, procurement and tendering, and law. This course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real life management, communication and research skills.
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
Become a Chartered Construction Manager
Graduates will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Work Placement
In 3rd year students undertake an industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Graduate Outcome Survey
100% of graduates work full-time, and 100% of graduates say the course is essential in their career (DkIT Graduate Survey 2024).
Understanding the Industry
Construction managers are involved with the built environment and its planning, design, construction, maintenance, and restoration. Whether tackling the housing crisis or improving the world’s infrastructure, construction managers help build the places we work, homes we live in and roads we travel on.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Construction Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Building Project Manager
- Facilities Manager
In these areas:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Estates Management
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
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Year 1
- Construction Technology
- Domestic Construction (Project)
- Services for Domestic Buildings
- Measured Surveys
- Building Quantification
- Specialist Computer Applications for the Built Environment
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Year 2
- Construction Technology
- Building Control and Regulations
- Site Safety Management
- Construction Management Project
- Measured Surveys
- Infrastructure and Utilities
- Services for Commercial Buildings
- Estimating and Quantification
- Procurement and Tendering
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Year 3
- Construction Technology
- Health, Safety and Environmental
- Contract Administration
- Law
- BIM ICT
- Work Placement Semester
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Year 4
- Strategic Construction Management
- Organizational Management
- Capstone Project (including research)
- Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
- 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.
Professional Accreditations
Graduates will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Education Progression
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.
Recent CAO Points
236
288
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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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
