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Applications for September 2025 have now closed.
This course will run again in September 2026, with applications opening in Spring 2026.
Course Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying offers an excellent opportunity for people with current or prior experience in the construction industry to upskill or transition into roles as Building Surveyors, Design Certifiers, or Assigned Certifiers.
The programme is tailored for individuals actively engaged in construction-related fields who aspire to become Building Surveyors, those with relevant industry experience seeking to re-enter the workforce, holders of cognate degrees, candidates with non-cognate degrees and applicable work experience, professionals aiming to transition into Building Surveying, or those pursuing accreditation as Registered or Chartered Building Surveyors.
This programme meets all the qualification requirements of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). Upon completion, graduates can take the SCSI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become Chartered Building Surveyors and serve as Assigned Certifiers or Design Certifiers.
Find out more by viewing our Postgraduate webinar video for this course
Career Opportunities
Building Surveyors are involved in activity across every built environment sector including residential, commercial, industrial and health and specialise in construction technology, building pathology, measurement and analysing design and building defects. For this reason, the Building Surveying profession is critically important in advising clients about energy performance, building control regulations and remediation of legacy defects such as pyrite.
Graduates of the programme have found employment in the following disciplines:
- Building Surveyors
- Assigned Certifiers
- Building Control
Research conducted by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) indicates a clear demand for Building Surveyors at all levels (graduate, junior, senior and associate).
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Course Delivery and Modules
The Postgraduate Diploma is delivered Full-Time, 2 days a week over 1 year, or Part-Time, 1 day per week over 2 years.
It is delivered 100% online, Monday and Friday, within the hours of 9 am – 5 pm.
- Building Appraisal
- Law & Practice for the Built Environment
- Sustainable Construction Technology
- BCAR & Regulatory Control
- Specification - Design & Analysis
- BIM
- Conservation and Maintenance
- Industrial Practice or Work Placement (electives)
Work placement
Relevant work experience is recommended for students learning.
Students with a cognate degree and in suitable employment may complete the Industrial Practice module within their existing place of work. Students either without a cognate degree or without suitable employment will complete the Work Placement module, supported by DkIT Work Placement Office.
Professional Accreditations
Professional Accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Education Progression
Graduates can carry out additional industry training, register for the Assessment of Professional Competence and train to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.
Successful students may also progress onto the MSc in Building Surveying programme DkIT.
MSc in Building Surveying
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
- Full-time / Part-time (EU): €5,100
- Student Financial Support Scheme Fee (EU): €500
Applicants who secure the support of a SCSI listed Employer can avail of fees of €500. The student will pay €500, the Employer will cover €2,000 of the fee and DkIT will waiver the balance. The applicant would need to have the support of the Employer in place by the start of the academic year. Please note that supporting employers are not limited to Building Surveying practices. This new Student Financial Support Scheme for the Postgraduate in Building Surveying is a partnership between DkIT and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). For more information, please visit the SCSI website.
Non-EU Fees:
- Full-time / Part-time (Non-EU): €11,500
Fees
Entry requirements
- Entrants should have a minimum of a 2nd class honours degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Estate Management, Civil Engineering or a related (cognate) area.
- Applicants who do not meet these requirements but have relevant work experience may be assessed for entry in line with the DkIT RPL Policy and Procedures. Learn about RPL
- International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.
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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).