Construction (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Science

Three construction students discussing plans
Three construction students discussing plans
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 758
Entry Requirements
271 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

BSc in Construction Management

Seán Murray

T: +353 (0)21 433 6738

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Colin Donoghue

T: +353 (0)21 433 5412

Email: (email)

Overview

The Construction Common Entry Level 7 degree programme is for students interested in both construction management and quantity surveying as a career, but who may be unsure of which discipline to follow. This common entry degree programme gives students the opportunity to see both disciplines first hand. Through the various modules on offer, and interaction with the lecturers, student can decide which discipline suits them best.

An added bonus is that on successful completion of year 2, students will be awarded a Higher Certificate in Science in Construction.

Year 3: students who successfully complete year 1 and year 2 may choose either the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or the Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying.

Construction management deals with the organisation and management of a construction project. The construction manager monitors the progress and quality of the work on site, supervising and co-ordinating subcontractors and specialist suppliers. A number of different terms are used to describe the construction management role – these include project manager, contracts manager and building manager.

The construction manager has overall control of the progression of the project and is responsible for ensuring that the required personnel, materials and equipment are available in the correct sequence and at the appropriate time. They must also ensure that all health and safety regulations are met.

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 quantity surveyor chooses the most appropriate procurement method, prepares the tendering documents, advises on the selection of contractors, checks the progress of the work on site and calculates payments due to contractors. The quantity surveyor thus ensures that the design and construction of the project delivers value for the client.

The aim of the work placement is to introduce the student to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop the student’s understanding of the organisation, its procedures and technology.

 

Accreditation

This course qualifies for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Building.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Construction Technology: site visit, analysis and set up; introduction to foundations, walls, floors, insulation, radon protection; building regulations; and roofs
  • Building and Environmental Science: how you light, heat and ventilate a building, i.e. principles of heat loss; conventional domestic heating systems; low carbon emitting domestic heating systems; domestic water supply and waste water
  • Construction Graphics: how to communicate what is in a building by drawing and computer aided design, i.e., drawing equipment, sheet layout, lettering, lines, scales, dimensioning and representation of materials; geometrical setting out of arches; freehand drawing; location floor plans; reading and interpretation of a drawing; and AutoCAD
  • Construction Materials and Structures: testing materials for a building; identify basic structural forms; recognise equilibrium in structural forms; structural use and material properties of concrete, steel, glass, timber and plastics
  • Maths for Technology: maths that you would require for the build industry

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules 1

View Modules 2

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

The principal areas of employment are as surveyors or as construction managers with contracting organisations, government departments, semi-state bodies, and private practice companies.

  • Site management
  • Quantity surveying/estimating
  • Project planning and management
  • Working with developers, designers and contracting organisations

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to year 4 (final year)

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management
    or
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying

Question Time

The student has the flexibility of the common two years of the course before having to decide on which specialist option they want to graduate in.

Drawing is a useful skill but not essential. It helps students understand the technology that they will ultimately be managing or measuring.

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