AU536 · Level 7 · 3 years

Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

This Level 7 degree prepares you to be a quantity surveyor. This role is a mix of accountant, solicitor and building manager. It focuses on costs, estimating, tendering and contracts in construction.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 includes surveying practice, law for the built environment, measuring buildings, reading drawings, construction technology, building services and BIM. The course uses group and individual projects and has an even mix of lectures and practical work. It is run with SCSI and RICS and is recognised by CIOB.
Placement and abroad
There is a four month work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
After two years you can leave with a Higher Certificate in Science.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with numbers and detail, and like the business side of construction.

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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
2026–Published after the final round
2025 –––
2024 251251391
2023 250250404

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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