Quantity Surveying & Construction EconomicsSuirbhéireacht Chainníochta ┐Eacnamaíocht Foirgníochta

• Gintare Gerltauskaite talks to us about her experience studying Quantity Surveying with German Option
• Aoife Morris Graduate of Quantity Surveying talks to us about her experience at TU Dublin 
• Katie Boylan talks to us about her experience studying Quantity Surveying at TU Dublin 

This course will prepare you for a career in the construction industry, whether you want to work as a quantity surveyor and economic advisor or manager or as building development co-ordinator and manager.

Quantity surveyors are engaged in private practice as partners or employees in professional firms. They may also work for building/civil engineering contractors or sub-contractors, or in government departments, semi-state bodies and public authorities.

In this course, you’ll gain detailed knowledge and understanding of the technical, economic, legal, financial, managerial and administrative framework within which the construction industry operates. You’ll also learn about the specialised areas of cost and value management, tender documentation, procurement, construction administration and management.

Graduates normally enter the job market as Graduate Quantity Surveyors who can work for general contractors, subcontractors, private-practice consultants, local authorities or any employer that manages costs related to new building, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical, oil or gas industry or refurbishment projects.

Work Placement

There is a work placement element to this course.

Study Abroad Opportunities

You can study German in Years 1-3 and be placed in a German-speaking company in Semester 2 of Year 3. You can also opt to partake in an Erasmus exchange course.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

A number of large companies typically employ graduates e.g. John Sisk & Son, Linesight, Jones Engineering, Mercury etc.

• Quantity Surveyor
• Construction Manager
• Loss Adjuster
• Project Manager
• Technical Sales Manager
• Site Agent
• Contract Manager
• Risk Assessor

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced Entry is not being offered for this course.

This course hosts such a wide range of opportunities. It provides a broad knowledge of the construction industry and the economic world around us. I am currently working for KSN Quantity Surveyors and this course prepared and provided me with the skills required by the industry. Above all, the small class sizes and approachable lecturers in TU Dublin are a massive advantage to the students.

On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.