Quantity Surveying - Limerick
The aim of this programme is to enable learners to acquire a highly practical level 9 qualification in quantity surveying.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 9 NFQ |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
A primary degree in a built environment programme with a minimum award of Second Class Honour Grade 2.
Or
An appropriate professional built environment qualification (ie. Chartered membership of the SCS, EI, CIOB etc.) and at least 2 years relevant professional experience/responsibility.
Or
A primary degree and at least 5 years relevant professional responsibility and experience.
Or
Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should apply to the Admissions Office for consideration.
Note: An interview may form part of the selection process for all application routes.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.
Further information
An interview may form part of the selection process for all application routes.
The programme will create a progression opportunity for level 8 undergraduates and other learners with a mix of academic qualifications, relevant professional institute membership and experiential learning gained from working within the built environment.
TUS’s postgraduate qualifications in Quantity Surveying are the only courses of their type outside of Dublin. They provide entry points to the profession of Quantity Surveying, and are fully accredited by both the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
The MSc in Quantity Surveying satisfies the educational requirements to enrol in the SCSI APC (become a chartered quantity surveyor) within one year.
What modules will I study?
Year 1
• Contract Implementation - Credits: 10
• Land Use Planning (Elective) - Credits: 5
• Measurement 1 (Quantification & Sustainable Development) - Credits: 5
• Measurement 2 (Quantification & BIM) - Credits: 5
• Procurement & Tendering - Credits: 10
• Cost Planning & Commercial Management - Credits: 5
• Risk and Knowledge Management - Credits: 10
• Contract Administration & Dispute Management - Credits: 5
• Construction Economics (Elective) - Credits: 5
• Dissertation - Credits: 30
Dr. Gus Ahern
Email: Gus.Ahern@tus.ie