Overview
As the businessperson of the construction world the Quantity Surveyor is a mix of an Accountant, a Solicitor and a Building Manager. Quantity Surveyors have expertise in cost planning and controlling of construction projects, estimating, procurement, tendering and contracts administrative processes. In Year 3 of the Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics programme from the Atlantic Technological University, a four-month work placement provides an opportunity for practical learning for each student.
Job Opportunities
Quantity Surveying offers a choice/ mix of office or site-based roles.
Graduates find employment at a technical level with:
Professional Consultancy Practices
Building and Civil Engineering Contractors
A variety of Sub-Contracting specialists
Property Developers
Insurance Companies
Local Authorities
Government Departments
State/Semi-State Organisations
Utility Providers (i.e. ESB, Bord Gáis, Eircom etc)
Builders Suppliers
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Learning and Innovation Skills
- Quantity Surveying Practice & Procedures
- Law for The Built Environment
- Building Measurement
- Construction Technology
- Building Services
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 56 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all Higher Certificates (Level 6) and ab initio Bachelor degrees (Level 7) is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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