MT856 · Level 8 · 4 years

Construction Management

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

390

Up 51 points since 2023 (339).

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About this course

A degree in Cork about planning, coordinating and controlling building projects from start to finish. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, so it is recognised abroad.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers how the construction industry works, measuring building work, construction materials and structures, and organisation and management. Teaching is through lectures, practicals and tutorials with lots of project work, site visits and field trips. You submit a project report and a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement, supported by a college staff member and a mentor at the workplace.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in project and contract management, project planning, facilities management, building surveying, design management and teaching. Postgraduate courses include an MSc in Construction Project Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who like organising people and projects and are interested in how buildings get made.

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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

2023339202433920253792026390

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026390Published after the final round
2025 379379423
2024 339339382
2023 339339388

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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