About Bachelor Of Science (honours) In Construction - Quantity Surveying in Institute of Technology Carlow

Quantity Surveying is the profession responsible for the management and control of all aspects of costs on a construction project.

This course teaches students to not only evaluate and manage the build costs, but also assess the running and whole life costs of a project.

In the Quantity Surveying (QSY) option, students will study the modules as outlined in the table on this page.

Students will take part in visits to residential, commerical and industrial facility sites during the course.

Students will be involved in group coursework that will allow them to demonstrate economically
and technically viable options on construction projects, from inception through to completion.

Special Features:

• Accredited by Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)

• Students visit commercial, pharmaceutical and industrial facility sites during the course.
• Highly practical course with "learn by doing" approach.
• Training in leading edge technology and software.
• Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Technology (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and BSc in Construction Managment with Building Services (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.

Quantity Surveying

Graduates will be qualified to:

• Manage building design costs
• Manage contract and procurement procedures
• Administer financial construction contracts and budgets
• Manage projects.

Quanitity Surveyors are increasingly in demand as the economy improves and graduates can find employment in Ireland or internationally with professional consultancy firms, general and specialist contractors, local authorities and government departments.

Employment opportunities also arise within the estimating function of general or specialist building contracting firms.

Mechanical and electrial services are becoming an increasingly important function within buildings and this course is unique in providing specialist training in this area at undergraduate level.

Lecturers bring over 20 years experience covering this important aspect of modern and complex building projects.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5.0 IELTS in each component)
• TOEFL: iBT 70 , CBT 213 , PBT 550
• PTE: 50 - 57