Course Code: GA471
Course Code: GA472
NQAI level: 7, Places: 32
NQAI level: 7, Places: 32
Course Duration: Three years
Course Duration: Three years
Bachelor of Science in
Bachelor of Science in
Construction
Architectural
Economics and
Technology
Quantity Surveying
Why Study Architectural Technology?
When you look at a new building do you think… how did they achieve the
look that the architect and client required? How do they ensure that the design
Why study Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying?
will achieve the best energy efficiency? How is the design adapted to make the
A quantity surveyor is a mixture between an accountant, a solicitor and a
most of the building materials? This course will provide you with the range of
building manager. In construction projects quantity surveyors are seen as:
knowledge to answer these questions. You will gain the necessary skills to
a) the cost expert, providing a range of cost planning and cost control services
design the fabric of a building and assess its performance on an environmental
b) the legal expert, providing advice on contract forms, warranties and
and energy awareness level.
associated documents
c) the procurement expert, heavily involved in overall management: but in
Course Modules
particular the tender and administrative process.
Core modules in Design Studies, Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and
Course Modules
Construction Technology are delivered throughout the three years of the
The building blocks of any construction related course are Construction
course. Modules in Mathematics, Construction materials, Surveying and
Technology and Building Services together with Construction Procedures &
Structural mechanics are also delivered in years one and two. Modules on the
Control Mechanisms. Specialisations cover Land Surveying, Measurement,
History and appreciation of architecture, Environmental studies, Contract and
Estimating, Procurement, Cost Studies, Contracts and Legal Studies, and Contract
legal studies and the Building regulations are delivered in years two and three.
Accounts Administration. General modules cover broad but necessary disciplines
Project work and other assignments form a substantial part of the coursework.
such as Basic Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Communications and
Learners are expected to deliver completed projects from given briefs
Management. The course also incorporates group and individual projects and
throughout the course.
work placement. The practical nature of the course appeals to both school
leavers and mature students alike.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have gained skills to allow them to pursue a career within an
Career Opportunities architectural or engineering consultancy or with contractors. Opportunities for
Quantity Surveying offers a choice or mix of office and site based roles. architectural technologists exist in both private and public sectors.
Graduates find employment at a technical level with Surveying Practices,
Contractors and Sub-Contractors, Property Developers, Insurance Companies, Other Essential Information
Local Authorities, Government Departments and State/Semi State Organisations. Recognition by professional bodies
Graduates are exempted from Levels 1 and 2 of the Chartered Institute of
Other Essential Information
Building (CIOB) Educational Framework. Graduates can gain full CIOB
Recognition at Technician Level from the Society of Chartered Surveyors in
exemption (eligible for ICIOB) by completing a further 60 ECTS credits.
Ireland (Tech SCS) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in the UK
The Institute is also examining accreditation with other selected professional
(Tech RICS) is currently being sought. Graduates are exempted from Levels 1 & 2
bodies.
of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Educational Framework. Graduates
can gain full CIOB exemption (eligible for ICIOB) by completing a further 60
Follow-on Studies
ECTS credits.
A variety of options is available for successful graduates to proceed to
Post-graduate Studies professional level studies in institutes of technology or universities in Ireland
GMIT honours (level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for post- and elsewhere.
graduate studies.
Contact: Tomás Murphy
Contact: Mary Rogers
Tel: 091-742433 Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
tomas.murphy@gmit.ie
Tel: 091-742877 Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
mary.rogers@gmit.ie
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