South East Technological University
BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
Carlow, Ireland
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 14,500
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
What is the Course about?
Construction Projects supply the key infrastructure that is vital for the functioning of our modern society, ranging from Schools to Hospitals, Houses, Apartment Buildings, Office Blocks, Factories, Warehouses, Data Centres and Shops & Retail. Construction Managers are responsible for managing the construction of these projects from concept to completion, ensuring that they meet the client's requirements and are completed on time and within budget.
Construction Managers must have a deep understanding of Construction Technology and the Construction Process. They must apply expert Project Management skills to manage challenging, multi-faceted projects. They must be able to plan, Organise and coordinate as well as have strong problem-solving and People Management skills.
Construction Managers work for Building Contractors, Project Management Consultants and directly for large clients. There are excellent Career prospects for Construction Managers with an expanding Irish economy, ensuring a strong ongoing demand.
Special Features
- This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which means that it meets the high standards for Construction Management graduates set by the CIOB.
- A strong commitment to Learning by Doing. Theory and Lectures are combined with practical individual and team-based projects, which allow you to tackle real construction challenges.
- Training in leading-edge technology and software for the construction industry to ensure that you are work-ready on completion of your degree.
- Equips you with the core skills of a Construction Manager in Construction Technology, Project Management, Legal & Contractual Framework & Site Management.
- 6-month industrial placement which allows you to learn and develop in an industrial setting and make vital contacts to help progress your career.
- Excellent career prospects in an expanding construction industry.
Do you enjoy working on practical projects and working in teams with other people? Are you interested in building things? Do you want to work in a vibrant industry with great employment/career prospects? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then Construction Management should be of interest to you!
Year 1
Semester 1
- AutoCAD, IT and Communications
- Introduction to the Construction Industry
- Applied Mathematics
- Land Surveying
- Domestic Technology and Structural Appreciation 1
Semester 2
- Building Information Modelling 1
- Building Services 1
- Construction Management Fundamentals
- Materials, Building and Land Surveying
- Domestic Technology and Structural Appreciation 2
Year 2
Semester 3
- Building Services 2
- Measurement and Estimating
- Earthworks Measurement
- Construction Health, Safety and Risk Management
- Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1
Semester 4
- Accounting and Mathematics
- Construction Law Introduction
- Measurement
- Contract Management and Planning 1
- Commercial and Industrial Technology 2, Sustainable Technology 2
Year 3
Semester 5
- Applied Site Management
- Contract Management and Planning 2
- Professional Practice
- Integrated Construction Technology Project
- Research Methods
Semester 6
- Work Placement
Year 4
Semester 7
- Construction Administration 1, Site Operations Management
- Built Environment Law
- BIM Management Process
- Advanced Construction Technology
Semester 8
- Construction Administration 2
- Organisational Behaviour
- Dissertation
- Contract Law and Public Procurement
- Management of Construction Projects
Career prospects are excellent for those working in the Construction Industry. As Ireland continues to grow and develop, there is a growing demand for all types of construction, ranging from new housing to hospitals, offices, schools, retail and industrial premises. These will all require skilled Construction managers. You can expect to work in one of the following areas:
- Work With Building Contractors - managing the construction process to deliver top-class projects
- Work With Project Management Consultants - working as a project manager with clients to manage a project from the initial conception stage through the design and construction phases to final completion and handover.
- Work with Property Developers - working directly for property developers to manage their whole property procurement process from project identification through to project completion.
- Work with Large Organisations on their Building infrastructure needs - Many large retail and industrial companies have internal building procurement offices that are responsible for managing their new building developments.
Course Structure
Our course is built around helping you develop the key skills to become a Construction Manager. You will develop a deep understanding of different Methods of Construction and Construction Technology, ranging from housing to complex commercial and industrial developments. You will learn about the Legal and Contractual framework used in construction. You will develop the key Project Management Skills of planning, organising and coordinating and a deep understanding of the lifecycle of construction projects. Day-to-day management of a construction project also requires strong operational management, and you will study methods to maximise operational efficiency on site.
We believe in Learning by Doing. In addition to lectures, we place a strong emphasis on practical work. You will develop your skills through working on Individual and Team Projects that are focused on real construction problems. This will enable you to improve your critical problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also gain experience in leading-edge technology and software as used in the construction industry.
A core part of the course is the industrial placement in the second semester of Year 3, where you will spend 6 months working in the industry.