Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_CQTSU_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/05/2024
Department CONSTRUCTION
Field of Study 5821 - Building Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A broad knowledge and understanding of the wide and varied range of activities constituting Quantity Surveying, including Construction Technology, Management, Surveying, Development Appraisal, Construction Finance, Cost Planning and Control, Procurement Choice, Construction Law and Contract, Bill of Quantities Production and Pricing.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge and skills of Construction Technology, Management, Surveying, Development Appraisal, Construction Finance, Cost Planning and Control, Procurement Choice, Construction Law and Contract, Bill of Quantities Production and Pricing to manage complex construction projects from a commercial perspective, from conception to completion.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use advanced techniques, skills and computer based tools to think creatively, broadly and effectively in both qualitative and quantitative terms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities and ethical standards.
PO5 Competence - Context The intellectual ability to comprehend concepts and ideas arising from a variety of construction-related disciplines including science, technology and the arts, to analyse, make value judgements and propose practical and economically viable solutions to construction problems, in a multi- dimensional information environment, matched to the client’s specific requirements rather than presenting standard or traditional construction solutions.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with all others involved in the construction process and to lead multiple, complex and heterogeneous groups.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to maintain professional competence as a Quantity Surveyor through individual study and continuing professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which the Quantity Surveyor operates and the need for high ethical standards in its practice, including the responsibilities of the Quantity Surveying profession towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6028 Const Ind & QS Procedures DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
BULD6001 Domestic Water Based Services DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6003 Intro to Construction Graphics DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
MATH6064 Mathematics for Construction AINE NI SHE 5 5
BULD6008 Principles of Constr. Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6029 QS Organisation & Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6011 Constr. Materials & Structures DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6002 Domestic Building Services DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6005 Elemental Construction Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6007 Measurement & Tendering DANIEL CAHILL 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6012 Construction Graphics DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG6007 German 1.1 (Beginners) Pio Fenton 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6017 Adv. Resident. Constr. Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6014 Construction Economics DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6015 Construction Site Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6013 Integrated Building Services DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying DES WALSH 3 5
BULD6023 Measurement Domestic Constr. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6018 Constr. Tech.: Low Rise Bldgs. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6024 Construction Law DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6016 Construction Mgmt and Planning DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6019 Cost Planning and Control DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6022 Measurement and Estimating DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG6008 German 1.2 Pio Fenton 3 5
BULD6030 Principles of Electronic Meas. DANIEL CAHILL 1 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD7011 Commercial & Financial Mngmt. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD7004 Constr. Commer. Substructure DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD7027 Construction Contract DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD7012 Measurement - Commercial DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD7031 Project Procurement - QS DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG6019 German 2.1 Pio Fenton 4 5
BULD7003 Industrial Building Services DANIEL CAHILL 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD7035 Advanced Cost Planning DANIEL CAHILL 1 5
BULD7006 Const. Measurement Project DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD7005 Constr. Commer. Superstructure DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD7013 Measurement - Industrial DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
INTR7025 Work Placement in AEC Samuel Vardy 1 10
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8027 Advanced Measurement DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
BULD8001 Construction Research Develop. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8031 PEP: Pre-contract DANIEL CAHILL 2 10
BULD8026 Pre-contract Management DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8003 Contractual Procedures DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8005 Corporate Constr. Finance DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8025 Development Appraisal DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
LANG6021 German 2.2 Pio Fenton 4 5
INTR8032 Interdisciplinary Project JOSEPH HARRINGTON 1 5
BULD8024 Mech & Elect Cost Planning DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
BULD8006 Strategic Constr. Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
CIVL8024 Work Placement DES WALSH 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8002 Construction Dissert. Realis. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8028 Dispute Management DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
BULD8032 PEP: Post-contract DANIEL CAHILL 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8030 Commercial Management DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD8004 Construction Project Controls DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8007 Construction Psychology DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8029 Post-Contract Management DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
BULD8010 Site Management and Technology DANIEL CAHILL 3 5