Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics

Atlantic Technological University Galway-Mayo
Ireland, Galway-Mayo

ATU Galway - Department of Building and Civil Engineering Ireland, ATU Galway City

Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Honours) 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.

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

Language requirements

English

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

More information	gmit.ie/..eying-and-construction-economics

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.

Graduates of the Level 8 Programme are provided with the academic qualification necessary to commence the process of becoming a Professional Quantity Surveyor (Chartered Surveyor). The programme provides highly sought after and valuable specialisations, giving its graduates a clear edge in the employment market.

Quantity Surveying offers a choice or mix of office or site-based roles.

Graduates find employment at a Professional Level with:

Building, Civil Engineering or Building Services Consultancy Practices,
Building, Civil Engineering or Building Services Contractors
A variety of Sub-Contracting specialists
Facilities Management Companies
Insurance Companies
Local Authorities
Government Departments
State/Semi-state Organisations
Property divisions of the Banking Sector
Utility Providers (e.g. ESB, Bord Gáis, Eircom etc)
Construction Product Suppliers
There are opportunities in the area of Building and Civil Engineering in both new, refurbishment and retro-fit projects
In addition, experienced surveyors regularly find employment or start their own opportunities in the business world.