MT758 · Level 7 · 3 years

Construction (Common Entry)

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

380

Up 109 points since 2023 (271).

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About this course

A Level 7 common entry degree for students interested in construction management or quantity surveying but unsure which to choose.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers construction technology, building and environmental science, construction graphics with AutoCAD, construction materials and structures, and maths. You follow the same course for two years and choose construction management or quantity surveying for Year 3.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as site managers, quantity surveyors, estimators or project planners with contractors, government bodies and private firms, and can progress to year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
Who it suits
Suits students who like how buildings are put together and are interested in managing projects or costs.

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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
2026380Published after the final round
2025 260260378
2024 270270379
2023 271271400

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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