DK730 · Level 7 · 3 years

Building Surveying

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

270

Up 100 points since 2023 (170).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree is about looking after existing buildings: checking their condition, performance and compliance with regulations. It is accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study construction technology, building surveys, building pathology (why buildings develop faults), materials, building regulations, structures, AutoCAD and BIM. You share modules with Architectural Technology, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying students and work in mixed teams.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you do a one semester work placement with a host company, arranged through the placement office.
Where it can lead
Roles include building surveyor and commercial or residential surveyor, and you can transfer to Year 4 of the Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in buildings and construction, enjoy practical, detailed investigation and teamwork.

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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
2026270Published after the final round
2025 182182409
2024 210210367
2023 170170349

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: 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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