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    Programme Title  Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
    CAO Code  LY507
    LYIT internal code  LY_CSURV_D
    Duration  3 Years ab initio
    Standard Code Places:  30
    National Framework Level  7
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    Quantity Surveyors are the accountants of the construction industry and are employed by building developers, designers and contractors to:-
    • Examine building design drawings and estimate the construction cost
    • Cost plan construction projects
    • Advise the design team of the cost implications of design changes
    • Advise on legal matters in relation to construction contracts
    • Ensure that the construction project represents value for money and that the project remains within the agreed budget
    The aim of the programme is to produce graduates capable of demonstrating the knowledge and range of high level skills and competencies necessary for the cost management of construction projects
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    The basic entry requirement for admission to all Level 7 engineering programmes (Semester 1) is a pass (OD3 or better) in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including passes in Mathematics and in either Irish or English (or an equivalent qualification). Foundation/Alternative Maths is not acceptable.
    • FETAC applicants click FETAC
    • Applicants presenting non-Irish exams as a basis for entry, please check the IOTCEF listing to search for the entry relevant to your country
    • Applicants who are interested in taking selected modules only from this programme and/or those interested in studying this programme in a part-time mode, click Part-time Study
    What will I have to study?
    The Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying includes elements of Business, Law Construction and Civil Engineering. Students participate in computer methods & applications, practical laboratory work, research and design projects.
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1  Quantity Surveying Skills Mandatory  5  5
     Construction Technology 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Mathematics 1 Mandatory  5  6
     Construction Science Mandatory  5  4
     Communication & IT 1 Mandatory  5  3
     Land Surveying Mandatory  5  4
     1/2  Measurement & Pre-contract Cost  Planning Mandatory  5  5
     Elementary CAD Mandatory  5  4
     Mathematics 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Construction Technology 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Communications & IT 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Building Services 1 Mandatory  5  4
     2/3  Measurement & Estimating 1 Mandatory  5  5
     Construction Technology 3 Mandatory  5  4
     Micro Economics Mandatory  5  3
     Electro-mechanical Draughting Mandatory  5  4
     Law Mandatory  5  4
    Tendering & Procurement Mandatory  5  4
     2/4  Measurement & Estimating 2 Mandatory  5  5
     Mathematics 3 Mandatory  5  4
     Macro Economics Mandatory  5  3
     Building Services 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Site Organisation Mandatory  5  4
     Measurement Project Mandatory  5  4
     3/5  Measurement & Building Economics Mandatory  5  5
     Financial Management 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Civil Engineering Methods Mandatory  5  4
     Project Administration Mandatory  5  4
     Professional Practice Mandatory  5  4
     Project Administration 1 Mandatory  5  3
     3/6  Measurement & Building Economics Mandatory  5  5
     Financial Management 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Project Administration 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Construction Economics Mandatory  5  4
     Project 2 Mandatory  5

     3

     Occupational Safety & Health Elective  5  4
     Sustainable Construction and  Building Energy Rating (BER) Elective  5  4
    Learning Outcomes
    On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary skills to enable them to develop and provide Quantity Surveying services, which will typically include:-
    • Measurement and cost planning of building projects
    • Preparation of tender pricing documentation
    • Advice on the selection of building contractors
    • Construction contract advice
    • Cash flow projections
    • Calculation of payments due to contractors
    • Agreeing final accounts
    • The effects of taxation and grant advice in relation to buildings
    • Cost analysis and design economics of buildings
    • Procurement advice
    • Project Management
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Graduates from this programme may pursue further studies to gain full accreditation from the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) with Honours and Masters Degrees at other universities in Ireland or abroad. LyIT is setting up links with other institutes and universities to enable graduate transfer and also proposes to run a on year add-on BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying.
    Career Opportunities
    Quantity Surveying Graduates may be employed by:
    • Professional practices
    • Building contractors
    • Property developers
    • Housing associations
    • Local and central government
    • Industrialists
    Professional Accreditation
    The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) is the professional body of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland. The level 7 BSc in Quantity Surveying has been approved by the SCS at technician level. This means that graduates of the programme are eligible to complete their Assessment of Technical Competence (ATC) and apply for the title of Technical Surveyor (TechSCS). The LyIT programme is the first to be approved by the SCS for the new technical grade of membership.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact: Head of Department of Civil Engineering & Construction 
    • E- Mail: anne.boner@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186403