Construction Contracts Management

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Course Details

Course Code	LY_CCMGD_B
Level	8
Duration	1 year
Credits	60
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

How to Apply

Course Overview

Funded Springboard+ places for September 2025 have now been filled. This course is open for fee paying applications.
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This course allows professionals from a range of construction backgrounds to focus their skills and knowledge into much needed expertise in construction contracts management, embracing the new forms of government contract (GCCC), RIAI, Design /Build contracts and on-line procurement methods while creating expertise in the administration and management of contracts.

Recommended Study Hours per week

Contact hours of typically 6 hours per week delivered over two evenings would require a minimum of the same self-study hours.

Examination and Assessment

Assessment will be a mix of problem-based learning and remotely administered or on campus written examinations. The course also includes a 200-hour minimum work placement which learners will source throughout Ireland.
Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Course delivery is fully online. Two examinations (January and May), will be held on campus in either Letterkenny or Galway.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Engineering (level 7) qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes in a construction technology or related discipline.

Applications are invited from graduates of a level 7 (or above) degree in Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Architectural Technology.

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) both certified or experiential may be taken into account.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3500

Through Springboard+ funding, employed candidates only pay €540 to study this course. For unemployed candidates, the course tuition fee is free, with 100% of the fee funded by Springboard+.

Further information on fees

Professional Accreditation

The programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Careers

Graduate careers are typically in the construction sector and include roles such as Construction Manager and Contracts Manager.

Further Information

Who Should Apply?

Professionals and associate professionals in the construction industry seeking to update and expand their knowledge in the area of construction contracts management.