Key Facts

Entry requirements

Minimum Grade Higher C3 in two subjects and Passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Technology) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Additional requirements

Minimum Grade D3 in the Higher Level or B3 in the Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics.

Duration: 4 years
Average Intake: 12
Entry Points (2010): 320
A Level Grades (2010): BCC (approx)
Next Start Date: September 2012

Course Overview

The BSc in Project and Construction Management is an interdisciplinary degree programme, providing students with an extensive training in both construction management and project management. This degree programme prepares graduates to assume technical, management, academic and research and development level positions in the construction industry.

Students will undertake a five-month (April - August) work placement after their third year of study, either off- or on-campus. This Professional Experience Programme gives students an opportunity to work on projects relevant to their course of study and significantly improves their chances of obtaining employment after graduation.

Course Outline

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Timetables

Career Opportunities

Graduates have many career options:

• Construction
• Biopharma
• High-technology
• Science

Further Education

Students can go on to earn PhD and MEngSc degrees, through research work, with an optional minor taught element in the case of the MEngSc. Students can specialise in one of the department's various areas of research, working with a high degree of independence, and becoming experts on their chosen topic. This work is usually published in international conferences and journals.

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What our students say…

Sheilagh McGloin
BSc (Project & Construction Management)

"...I am studying Project and Construction Management, and I have just finished first year and thankfully passed the year!

I have enjoyed the course so far. It has been interesting to study project and construction management because it is not the most well-known of courses and you instantly get an insight into what you will be doing when you graduate, unlike some courses where there may be too much choice, and you are in a position to figure out what to do when you graduate."

Industry Quotes

“Construction Clients now demand professionals with strong project management skill sets and abilities with an understanding of construction to lead and champion delivery of projects.

New procedures for administrating contracts and client requirements necessitate tighter control and management of projects and this course will enable you to develop the necessary understanding and skills that will open up employment opportunities within various construction sectors.”

Ciaran Mc Ardle, Senior Project Manager, Davis Langdon PKS, Project Manager on NUI Galway’s new Engineering Building

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BSc (Project & Construction Management) Brochure

Course Brochure