GY410 · Level 8 · 4 years

Project and Construction Management

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

510

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About this course

A degree that combines construction knowledge with project management and business skills. It is described as the only programme of its kind in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers engineering design, maths, accounting, physics and an introduction to project and construction management. Later years cover building and materials, structures, law, economics, HR, sustainable energy, estimating and costing, and safety. Final year includes a project.
Placement and abroad
Students do a paid industry placement, which can be abroad or in developing countries.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as construction project managers, assistant project managers, engineering assistants or in supervisory roles, and project management also applies in biopharma, tech and agribusiness.
Who it suits
Suits students who like organising people and projects, are interested in buildings and construction, and enjoy a mix of business and practical subjects.

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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
2026510Published after the final round
2025 502502510
2024 518518532
2023 510510529

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3
  • Lab Science, Cons/CS/Tech/Eng/DCG: 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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