BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying
Course Overview
This unique course allows students to gain the skills required to start them on the path to becoming a chartered surveyor, as recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). This course prepares students for entry into building surveying practice, and for providing a professional building surveying service.
The first year of this course will be delivered to all Year 1 Construction Management, Building Surveying and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first year students can request to transfer to the Architectural Technology or Construction Management course.
This course prepares graduates for a building surveying profession which, with its broad-based education and training encompassing physical and social sciences, is well placed to provide, directly and indirectly, an ever-increasing range of services to those seeking to develop and utilise building assets. It also benefits from a formal work preparation and placement module in stage 3, ensuring that students develop key technical and interpersonal skills and foster commercial awareness before completing the course.
What makes this course different
Pathway to Teaching
Graduates are eligible to teach Construction Studies at secondary level with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
Vital Professional Edge
100% of graduates from this course said their course was essential or gave them an advantage in their career. (DkIT/ HEA survey)
Exclusive Course for the Republic of Ireland
This course is unique in the Republic of Ireland in that it is the only such course that is specifically recognised in the Building Control Act 2007. It is also currently the ONLY Building Surveying course recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) as meeting the education standard leading to recognition as Chartered Building Surveyor in this jurisdiction.
Understanding the Industry
Building Surveyors are qualified to design and oversee the construction of new buildings. They specialise in the sustainable management, maintenance, and upgrade of existing buildings. The construction sector is seeing an increase in activity driven by demand for the refurbishment of existing buildings for energy efficiency purposes.
Professionals in the property and construction sector are now seeing an increase in activity driven by demand for the refurbishment of existing buildings for energy efficiency purposes, and through overseas investment in new Irish commercial property by expanding international purchasers.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Building Surveyor
- Commercial/Residential Surveyor
- Planning and Development Surveyor
- Second Level Construction Studies Teacher
In these areas:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Retrofitting
- Estates Management
- Education
Course Delivery and Modules
A range of learning and teaching methods are incorporated across the programme, including, lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, workshops, site visits and guest lectures. These are used to ensure the student is put at the centre of programme delivery. Active participation and engagement is facilitated and encouraged at all opportunities. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is used extensively to ensure students are given the opportunity to learn at their own pace, when and where they wish.
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Year 1
- Construction Technology
- Materials Technology
- Measured Surveys
- Design & Creativity in the Built Environment
- AutoCAD
- Report Writing & Communications
- Building Services
- Building Quantification
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
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Year 2
- Building Control
- Building Design & Performance
- Structures
- Building Services
- Building Pathology
- Schedules of Work
- Integrated Group Project
- Materials Performance
- Advanced Construction Technology
- Building Surveys
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Year 3
- Legal Framework for Building Surveying
- Planning & Development Control
- Procedures & Documentation
- Building Refurbishment
- Building Surveys
- Health, Safety and Environmental
- Work Placement
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Year 4
- Dissertation (LT)
- Building Pathology
- Architectural Conservation
- Project Management
- Building Adaptation Project
- Building Surveying Studies
- Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship
- BIM Management
- Maintenance Management
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.
Professional Accreditations
Graduates may progress to become a Chartered Building Surveyor with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and/or a Chartered Building Engineer with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Graduates holding this qualification will also be recognised worldwide through the SCSI affiliation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Education Progression
Graduates are eligible to teach Construction Studies at secondary level with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland. For further details visit: www.teachingcouncil.ie
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
309
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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).
