DN130 · Level 8 · 4 years
University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin
474
Down 13 points since 2023 (487).
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This is a four-year BSc that links the built environment with the natural environment. It focuses on planning and policy responses to spatial, environmental, social and economic issues.
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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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 474 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 481 | 481 | 507 |
| 2024 | 477 | 477 | 497 |
| 2023 | 487 | 487 | 520 |
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.
These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.
See the course on the University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗
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