Key Info
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Engineering
The main aim of the course is to give you the skills to take projects from design to reality. The course will provide you with a broadly based management and technological education so that you are capable of recognising, evaluating and solving constructional and business problems associated with building and civil engineering projects.
The course will teach you how to adapt to technological change in a competitive industrial climate.
Managing construction projects requires a high level of organization, both commercially and technologically. Construction management prepares you to systematically plan, organise and manage resources such as finance, labour, plant and materials. Construction engineering gives you the skills necessary to implement processes and methods of construction to produce a quality building in an efficient and safe manner.
What you will Study
In Year 1 of the programme you will be provided with a foundation in Mathematics and Science, and an introduction to Materials, Design, Construction Technology, Economics and Graphic Communication skills. You will develop key skills in writing, data analysis, project planning and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer | ||
| EC2001 | Introduction to Economics | WT4502 | Construction Technology 2 | |
| MG4031 | Management Principles | MT4002 | Materials 1 | |
| WT4401 | Construction Technology and Management 1 | PH4032 | Physics for General Science 2 | |
| PT4121 | Communication Graphics | MA4702 | Technology Mathematics 2 | |
| MA4701 | Technological Mathematics 1 | WT4202 | Design Studio 1 |
Year 2 develops modules in Construction Technology and CAD. The study of Structural Mechanics gives you a foundation for the later module in structural design. The first module in Building Services will teach you how to deliver sustainable building services. You will also learn about Land Surveying which is an important tool for measurement control in construction. A module in Employee Regulations gives an insight into personnel management skills.
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Summer | ||
| WT4503 | Structural Mechanics | WT4504 | Building Services 1 | |
| PM4603 | Employee Regulations for Engineers and Scientists | WT4704 | Building Measurement | |
| WT4003 | Construction Technology and Management 3 | WT4804 | Estimating and Costing | |
| WT4505 | Building Economics | WT4604 | Land Surveying | |
| PT4423 | 2D CAD | WT4014 | Introduction to Geology and Soil Mechanics |
In Year 3, modules in Building Production and Building & Construction Regulations will teach you a range of skills that will prove useful during your CoOp placement the following semester. The module in Structural Design gives you an understanding of design and involves you in material selection and calculations.
The second semester of year 3 and summer period CoOp experience will allow you the opportunity to practice all or some of the key skills you have learned and help you to develop a brief for your Final Year Project.
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Summer | ||
| WT4301 | Building and Construction Regulations 1 | Cooperative Education | ||
| MT4105 | Quality Systems | |||
| WT4605 | Procurement and Contracting | |||
| WT4705 | Building Production | |||
| WT4117 | Structural Design |
Year 4 completes the suite of Construction Technology and Building Services modules. The module Procurement and Contracting 2 introduces you to the legislative and contractual constraints and obligations that you will meet in construction projects. Financial Accounting teaches you the key elements necessary for the financial control of projects/business. A module in Project Planning and Control pulls together all aspects of the course so that all elements of the management of construction projects are understood.
Your final year project over the last two semesters will encourage you in self-directed learning, in identifying and resolving a complex construction-related problem. For many students, the initiative for their project arises during work placement; for others, it is a subject that they have a passion for.
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | Summer | ||
| WT4507 | Forensic Engineering and Ethics | WT4208 | Building Services 2 | |
| WT4807 | Project 1 | AC4214 | Accounting for Financial Decision Making | |
| WT4707 | Construction Technology and Management 4 | WT4808 | Project 2 | |
| AC4213 | Financial Accounting | CE4058 | Project Planning & Control for the Built Environment | |
| CE4068 | Procurement/Contracting 2 |
Entry Requirements
| CAO points history |
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| Minimum grades |
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
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| Subject requirements |
In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics and grade O4/H7 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Design & Communication Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Computer Science Construction Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology. Exemptions: NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) Level 7 holders in Construction or Building Management, of 3 years duration, passed with credit or distinction, will be considered for exemption from the first two years of the degree programme |
| Additional considerations |
A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Application information for mature student applicants (PDF) QQI EntryCertain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Visit the UL Undergraduate Admissions QQI site for a full list of modules. |
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How to Apply
| Where are you applying from? | How to Apply |
|---|---|
| Ireland | Irish students must apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found here. |
| The UK | Students who have completed their A-Levels can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. |
| The EU | EU students can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. |
| Non-EU country | If you are outside of the EU, you can apply for this degree here. |
Fees and Funding
Student course fees are broken into three components - Student contribution, Student Levy and Tuition Fees.
A number of illustrative examples of fees for this course based on the current fee levels have been set out in the tables below.
An explanation of the components, how to determine status and the criteria involved is provided below the examples as is a list of possible scholarships and funding available.
EU Students with Free fees status in receipt of a SUSI grant
| HEA pays | Tuition Fees | €4,262 |
| SUSI pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €96 |
| €7,358 |
EU Students with Free fees status not in receipt of a grant
| HEA pays | Tuition Fees | €4,262 |
| Student pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €96 |
| €7,358 |
Students with EU fee status not in receipt of a grant
| Student pays | Tuition Fees | €4,262 |
| Student pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €96 |
| €7,358 |
Non-EU Students
| Student pays | Tuition Fees | €20,542 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €96 |
| €20,638 |
Student course fees are comprised of three components:
Student Contribution
Annual charge set by the government for all full-time third level students. All students are liable unless they have been approved for a grant by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please refer to https://www.studentfinance.ie to determine your eligibility for a grant and for instructions on how to apply. The curent student contribution is set at €3000.
Student Levy
All students are liable to pay the Student Levy of €96. Please note the Student Levy is not covered by the SUSI Grant.
Tuition Fees
These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.
Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
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Residency
- You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
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Citizenship
- You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status
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Course Requirements
(all must be met)
- You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study).
- You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration
- You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived)
Depending on how you meet these criteria your status will be one of the following -
- Free Fee Status: You satisfy all three categories (1, 2 and 3) and therefore are eligible for the Higher Education Authority’s Free Fees scheme.
- EU Fee Status: You satisfy the citizenship and/or residency criteria but fail to satisfy the course requirements and are liable to EU fees
- Non EU Fee Status: You do not meet either the citizenship or residency criteria and are therefore liable to Non EU fees.
More information about fees can be found on the Finance website
These scholarships are available for this course
| Title | Award | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Programme | ||
| Women in Engineering Bursary Awards | €500 | 8 |
These scholarships are available for all courses
| Title | Award | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|
| All Ireland Scholarships - sponsored by J.P. McManus | €6,750 | 125 |
| Cooperative Education Award | 1 medal per faculty | |
| Elaine Fagan Scholarship | €5,000 | 5 |
| Financial Aid Fund | ||
| Higher Education Grants & VEC Grants | ||
| Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship | €2,500 | |
| Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Programme | ||
| Provincial GAA Bursaries Scheme | €750 | |
| Stuart Mangan Scholarship | ||
| The Michael Hillery and Jacinta O’Brien Athletics Scholarship | Various benefits equating to over €7,000 in value | |
| UL Sports Scholarships | Varies depending on level of Scholarship | Multiple |
Your Future Career
Employability skills from this degree
- Dealing with complex technical detail and the wider demands of a project
- Working in teams
- Communicating (written and verbal)
- Planning and managing construction projects
- Assimilating new information quickly
- Analysing and critically examining a range of information sources for decision-making
- Researching in-depth problems to design real solutions
- Gathering, summarising and presenting information
- Leadership and management of employees
- Technical expertise
- Logical thinking, numeracy and computing
- An understanding of compliance (e.g. health and safety)
The year after graduating with this degree
The University of Limerick Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) is a detailed review of the employment outcomes of UL graduates conducted annually by the University and supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The survey forms part of a nationwide review of the employment outcomes of Irish University Graduates. The table below illustrates a five-year trend for UL graduate employment levels and location the year after graduation.
| Employed in Ireland | Employed abroad | Further study | Not available | Seeking employment | No. of responses | Total no. of graduates | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45% | 36% | 9% | 0% | 9% | 22 | 25 | 2014 |
| 35% | 18% | 24% | 6% | 18% | 17 | 23 | 2015 |
| 73% | 18% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 11 | 14 | 2016 |
| 60% | 33% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 15 | 17 | 2017 |
| 67% | 8% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 12 | 23 | 2018 |
Further Study Options
- Professional Master's in Education (Technology)
- MA in Business Management
- MSc in International Management and Global Business
- MSc in Project Management
- PhD in Construction Management and Engineering
Job titles for graduates with this degree
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Assistant Engineer
- Assistant Project Manager
- Building Energy Rating Assessor
- Business Reporting Administrator
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Labourer
- Construction Manager
- Draftsman
- Engineer – Roads Section
- Engineer/Estimator
- Engineer Manager
- Engineer/Supervisor
- Field Surveyor
- Foreman
- Graduate Construction Commercial Manager
- Graduate Project Engineer
- Graduate Site Engineer
- Graduate Trainee
- Health & Safety Engineering Supervisor
- Junior Civil Engineer
- Junior Construction Engineer
- Junior Project Manager
- Medical Device Analyst
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Project Superintendent
- Property Manager
- Quality Assurance Representative
- Quantity Surveyor
- Site Engineer
- Site Manager
- Surveyor
- TBM Shift Engineer
- Trainee Engineer
Fintan Meehan
In school, I found Construction Studies and Technical Graphics particularly interesting so I decided to pursue a course that suited my interests. Following careful consideration, I felt Construction Management and Engineering was the best option for me. My decision to choose UL was influenced by the fantastic facilities within the University and its reputation for producing so many successful graduates.
The most influential aspect of choosing this University was the availability of coop education whereby I will be able to get pre-graduation hands-on experience within the construction industry. This opportunity will reinforce what I am learning in lectures and laboratories and help me to 'hit the ground running' when I graduate. It also gives me a great chance to make an impression on my employers thereby creating invaluable employment opportunities following graduation. I would strongly recommend Construction Management and Engineering and indeed UL itself to all prospective students.