Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics)
Course code	0125/0112

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

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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, a four-month work placement provides an opportunity for practical learning for each student.

Career 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