| Course Name |
Building Surveying - Conversion Programme |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
111512 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications to MSc in Building Surveying:
To apply directly for the MSc in Building Surveying, You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application. Potential students may be interviewed.
Please submit the following documents with your app...
Hide-Applications to MSc in Building Surveying:
To apply directly for the MSc in Building Surveying, You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application. Potential students may be interviewed.
Please submit the following documents with your application and email it to admissions@dkit.ie:
Completed Application Form(.doc)
An up-to-date CV
International Student Applications
International students must apply through get International Office, details on how to apply can be found at www.dkit.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/applying-as-an-international-student.html.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time, 2 years Part-Time. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies onl...
Hide-Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
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| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants for this MSc programme will require a level 8 degree in a Cognitive Degree (minimum 2:2). Suitable candidates who do not meet this criteria may be considered for the programme based on other qualifications and/or work experience.
DkIT also recognises prior learning experience for candidates who may not meet normal entry requirements. |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Course Summary |
This new MSc graduate conversion programme provides an opportunity for construction graduates to become educated for a career in Building Surveying/Building Engineering in Ireland and abroad. |
| Course Content |
Expand+It has been developed as an alternative route into the Building Surveying profession other than by way of the traditional honour’s undergraduate degree. The programme is designed for graduates who wish to upskill and convert to a career in t...
Hide-It has been developed as an alternative route into the Building Surveying profession other than by way of the traditional honour’s undergraduate degree. The programme is designed for graduates who wish to upskill and convert to a career in the construction Industry.
Who Should Apply?
Construction Graduates wishing to train as ‘assigned certifiers’ having a Level 8, Honours 2.2 Cognitive Degree.
Returners to Workforce
Graduates in Employment wishing to upskill
Previous self employed
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Work Placement: provides an opportunity to gain structured and professional work experience, in a work based environment.
Sustainable Construction Technology
Building Appraisal Maintenance and Renewal
Law and Practice for the Built Environment
Specification, Design and Analysis
Research/Dissertation -individual research project on topic relating to Building Surveying |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
This MSc addresses the qualification requirement set down by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (the Association of Building Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Building & RICS) in respect to conversion courses, which will qualify participants (subject to validation) to take the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and become chartered. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phil Bradley (Programme Director)
Phone: +353-0429370200
Email: Phil.Bradley@dkit.ie
Noel McKenna (Head of Department of Built Environment)
Phone: +353-429370275
Email: Noel.McKenna@dkit.ie
Dr Tim McCormac (Head of Research & Graduate Studies)
Phone: +353 (0)429370458
Email: graduatestudies@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |