AU240 · Level 7 · 3 years

Quantity Surveying

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

252

Up 10 points since 2023 (242).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in quantity surveying, the cost side of construction. Quantity surveyors measure, price and plan the cost of building and civil engineering projects.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study quantity surveying skills, CAD and BIM, construction technology, maths, measurement and estimating, tendering and procurement, building contract law, building services, land surveying and economics.
Placement and abroad
The course has paid placement opportunities in the final year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as cost experts and estimators on construction and civil engineering projects, preparing tender documents and advising on keeping projects within budget.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with numbers, like the building industry and enjoy practical problem solving.

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About Architecture and construction

Building design, engineering, and construction management

The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026252Published after the final round
2025 260260399
2024 226226380
2023 242242353

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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