Entry Requirements

The BSc Quantity Surveying has a minimum entry requirement of a Level 6 qualification or international equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. This programme is an online add-on programme i.e. it is the final year of our Level 7 full time programme split over two years on a part time basis.

Applicants with other Level 6 qualifications and a number of years relevant work experience in construction estimating / cost management may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through: www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning

Learning Outcomes

The programme will provide students with the following key skills:

• Measurement in accordance with the agreed method of measurement.
• Preparation of building estimates, cost plans and bills of quantities using current software.
• Construction technology skills, including the growing environmental, sustainability, conservation and service areas.
• Ability to Interpret the standard forms of building contracts and construction law.
• Research methods and skills.

Graduates of this programme will be able to use the experience and knowledge gained to obtain employment in a wide variety of areas such as Site Surveyors, Estimators, Site Clerks, Loss Adjusters, Materials Managers, Sales Representatives and Quantity Surveying Technicians with Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Consultants, Local Authorities, Insurance Firms and Materials Suppliers.