Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Agency
This course is suitable for those wishing to prepare for a career as an estate agent, property manager or property valuer. You will gain an understanding of the legal, economic and physical framework within which the property market functions.
Estate agents and auctioneers are involved in the sale, letting, management and valuation of residential and commercial buildings. The course will provide you with the academic knowledge and vocational skills you need to function effectively in the built environment workplace.
The modules cover selling, leasing, valuing and managing property. The course will also develop the analytical skills you need to understand financial areas that affect the job of an estate agent, property valuer and property manager.
To provide property services in the areas of sales, letting or property management, it is a legal requirement to obtain a licence from the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for this licence.
Study Abroad Opportunities
In Year 3, you can apply for a position on the 8-day International Real Estate Challenge, a third-level international project (if it is running that year).
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Subjects |
Higher |
5 |
N/A |
Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
O6/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
QQI/FET Award Required |
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Level 5:
One of the following awards:
Level 6:
Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
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None
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In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
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Generally, graduates work in the larger firms or in small partnerships. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the course will be well suited to you. It will provides you with the skills you need to open your own business after you’ve gained the appropriate work experience.
Graduate Job Titles:
- Estate Agent
- Property Manager
- Property Valuer
- Letting agent
- Property Consultant
Semester 1
- Valuations 1A [Mandatory]
- ECONOMICS 1A [Mandatory]
- Residential Construction Studies [Mandatory]
- Financial Accounting for Property A [Mandatory]
- Quantitative Meth Info Tech [Mandatory]
- Marketing 1A [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Valuations 2A [Mandatory]
- Construction Studies A [Mandatory]
- Quantitative Methods [Mandatory]
- Property Management and Taxation [Mandatory]
- Law for Real Estate 2A [Mandatory]
- Planning A [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Please note, there is no advanced entry to this course.
If you reach the appropriate level at the end of your final year and meet certain prerequisites, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to Year 4 of TU085 Property Economics honours part-time degree course.