SE704 · Level 8 · 4 years

Quantity Surveying

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

291

Up 29 points since 2023 (262).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in Waterford on managing the costs and contracts of construction projects. Quantity surveyors work out what a building will cost.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study measuring and estimating, construction technology, economics, law, project management, procurement, cost planning and building information modelling. Final year covers professional practice, value management and a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
There is a 30-week paid industrial placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in quantity surveying practices and construction companies in Ireland and abroad, or study the MSc in Construction Project Management or research degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with numbers, like practical problem solving 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
2026291Published after the final round
2025 283283376
2024 280280367
2023 262262367

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 O5
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O5

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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