CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Admission Requirements:

Leaving Certificate in six subjects, including Mathematics and either English or Irish, and including at least two C3s at Higher Level.

Work Placement

At present, there is no direct work placement period in the course however students are encouraged to work in relevant industry during their summer vacations.

Leaving Cert Subjects:

Helpful subjects are Design and Communication Graphics, and Construction Studies.

Course summary

The course is taught primarily through lectures, practicals and tutorials. Also a significant emphasis is placed on project and experimental work with site visits and field trips making up an integral part of the coursework.

Further studies

Graduates may undertake relevant Master Degrees at other institutes and universities

Department(s)

Construction

Quantity Surveying aims to provide value for money through the efficient cost management of the construction process. The objective of Quantity Surveying is to control cost, limit risk and add value to a project.

The course is taught primarily through lectures, practicals and tutorials. A significant emphasis is placed on project and experimental work with site visits and field trips making up an integral part of the coursework. The student is required to submit a project evaluation and procurement report, and a dissertation.

Accreditation

The course is fully accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. Graduates, upon gaining employment, may commence their structured training leading to designation as a Chartered Surveyor.