DK732 · Level 7 · 3 years

Construction Management

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

300

Up 160 points since 2023 (140).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree prepares you to manage building projects, covering technology, site management, safety, estimating and law. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study construction technology, site safety management, building regulations, estimating, procurement and tendering, contract administration, law and BIM. You share modules with Building Surveying, Architectural Technology and Quantity Surveying students and work on projects 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 construction manager, contracts manager, building project manager and facilities manager, and graduates can progress to the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who like organising people and projects, enjoy being on site, and are interested in 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
2026300Published after the final round
2025 120120339
2024 215208316
2023 140140330

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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