Building Surveying

This MSc in Building Surveying is designed for those interested in a career as a Building Surveyor or an Assigned Certifier. It is targeted at those currently working in the industry wishing to upskill or for graduates with a related (cognate) qualification who wish to convert to a career in Building Surveying.



The MSc is delivered Full-Time over 3 semesters (1.5 years), or Part-Time over 6 semesters (3 years).



This programme addresses all the qualification requirements set down by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and upon completion, graduates may undertake the SCSI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Building Surveyor and thereafter act as an Assigned Certifier.

Modules

Building Appraisal

Law & Practice for the Built Environment

Sustainable Construction Technology

BCAR & Regulatory Control

Specification - Design & Analysis

BIM

Conservation and Maintenance

Industrial Practice or Work Placement (electives)

Dissertation / Research



Work placement

Relevant work experience is recommended for students learning.



Students with a cognate degree and in suitable employment may complete the Industrial Practice module within their existing place of work. Students either without a cognate degree or without suitable employment will complete the Work Placement module, supported by DkIT Work Placement Office.



Professional Accreditations

Professional Accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Entrants should have a minimum of a 2nd class honours degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Estate Management, Civil Engineering or a related (cognate) area.



Applicants who do not meet these requirements but have relevant work experience may be assessed for entry in line with the DkIT RPL Policy and Procedures.



International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.

This course will run again in September 2026, with applications opening in Spring 2026.

1.5 Years / 3 Years, Full-time/Part-time, Online.



The MSc is delivered alongside the Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying, Full-Time (2 days per week over 1 year) or Part-Time (1 day per week over 2 years), followed by a research dissertation. The research dissertation takes 1 year (Full-Time) or 2 semesters (Part-Time).



The course is delivered 100% online, Monday and Friday, within the hours of 9 am – 5 pm.

Start date September 2026

Career Opportunities

Building Surveyors are involved in activity across every built environment sector including residential, commercial, industrial and health and specialise in construction technology, building pathology, measurement and analysing design and building defects. For this reason, the Building Surveying profession is critically important in advising clients about energy performance, building control regulations and remediation of legacy defects such as pyrite.



Graduates of the programme have found employment in the following disciplines:



Building Surveyors

Assigned Certifiers

Building Control



Research conducted by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) indicates a clear demand for Building Surveyors at all levels (graduate, junior, senior and associate).



Education Progression

Graduates can carry out additional industry training, register for the Assessment of Professional Competence and train to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.



Successful completion of the MSc programme can lead to further progression within industry, or to further level 10 / PhD pathways.