SE726 · Level 7 · 3 years

Construction Management

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

264

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About this course

A Level 7 degree in construction management, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building. It prepares you to manage building projects.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn construction methods and technology, the legal and contract side, project planning and how a site is run day to day. Work is mostly practical, with individual and team projects based on real construction problems and industry software.
Placement and abroad
You spend 6 months working in industry in the second semester of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with building contractors, project management consultants, property developers and large organisations. The college strongly recommends continuing to Year 4 of the Level 8 honours degree in Construction Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who like practical team projects and want to work in construction.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026264Published after the final round
2025 261261367
2024 261261379
2023 270270359

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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