BSc in Construction Management
Course Summary
This 3-year degree course aims to is to provide each student with the education and training necessary for entry into the construction and property industry at Construction Manager technologist level.
This technical programme integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real life problem solving and communication skills and a broad understanding of construction technology, construction site management, 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, 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.
Students on this course will cover the following modules:
YEAR 1 - Semester 1:
(Mandatory)
- Building Technology 1 (year-long)
- Design & Creativity in the Built Environment
- Measured Surveys 1
- Materials Technology
- Report Writing and Communications
- AutoCAD
YEAR 1 - Semester 2:
(Mandatory)
- Building Technology 1 (year-long)
- BIM 1
- Measured Surveys 2
- Building Services 1
- Building Quantification
YEAR 2 - Semester 1:
(Mandatory)
- Construction Technology 2 (year-long)
- Measurement & Estimating (year-long)
- Health Safety & Environmental
- Building Services 2
- Building Regulations & Control
- Measured Surveys 3
YEAR 2 - Semester 2:
(Mandatory)
- Construction Technology 2 (year-long)
- Measurement & Estimating (year-long)
- Integrated Group Project
- Procurement & Tendering
- Infrastructure
- Construction Site Management
YEAR 3 - Semester 1:
(Mandatory)
- Construction Technology 3
- Contract Administration
- Law
- Construction Management & Planning
- Construction Safety Management
- BIM ICT
YEAR 3 - Semester 2:
(Mandatory)
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 current supply of suitably qualified graduates.
Graduates who obtain an overall award average of 40% or higher are eligible to transfer onto the B.Sc. Hons. in Construction Management (level 8) programme in DkIT and upon successful completion of this will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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 one H5 Grades
- AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
- AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
- PLUS minimum points score of 200
Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:
Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:
- Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
- English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C) or better
- One subjects at either:
- ‘A Level’ (Grade A* - E)
- AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
- AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (Subsidiary Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Grade Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Subsidiary Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma. Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)
- The remaining subjects must be different from those 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 (Subsidiary Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Subsidiary Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
Noel McKenna (Head of Department of the Built Environment)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: noel.mckenna@dkit.ie
Graduates who obtain an overall award average of 40% or higher are eligible to transfer onto the B.Sc. Hons. in Construction Management (level 8) programme in DkIT and upon successful completion of this will be able to commence the process of becoming a Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
| Course ID | DK732 |
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Points | 224 |
| Places | 40 |
| School | School of Engineering |
| Department | Built Environment |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Apply to | CAO |
How to Apply
All applications for this course must be made directly to the CAO by using the course ID
DK732.
Northern Ireland & UK
Applicants from Northern Ireland/UK must also apply through CAO. Find out more information about
applying to DkIT from Northern Ireland or the UK.
