Post-Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
Work while you upskill with this 100% online learning post-graduate diploma. Earn your diploma affordably with our employer financial support scheme.
Overview
This Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying is designed for those interested in a career as a Building Surveyor or an Assigned Certifier. It is targeted to 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.
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma can progress on to complete the MSc. in Building Surveying. Both programmes address 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.
Start date: September 2025
Applicants employed by a supporting SCSI approved employer prior to commencing this course, are eligible to avail of the DKIT/ SCSI Student Financial Support Scheme.
Length: 12 months (Full-Time) 24 months (Part-time)
The Postgraduate Diploma is delivered in Full-Time mode, over 2 semesters (1 year) and in Part-Time mode, over 4 semesters (2 years).
Postgraduate Diploma
Programme graduates will earn a Level 9 post-graduate diploma while gaining experience either through full time employment or work placement.
Financial Support Scheme: Shared Investment in Success
DkIT’s School of Engineering, in partnership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), have launched a new Student Financial Support Scheme for the Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying. The scheme centres on a Shared Investment in Success – it allows employers to invest in the development of their employees, who in turn contribute directly to the success and growth of the organisation.  It also facilitates students’ education while simultaneously helping companies secure future talent in the Building Surveying profession
How does it work
DkIT will waive 50% of the fee for this programme for applicants who have secured the support of an SCSI listed Employer. The Employer will cover €2,000 of the fee with the student paying the balance of €500 to register on the programme (less than 10% of the normal fee).
The applicant would need to have the support of the Employer in place by the start of the academic year to avail of the student financial support scheme.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their application to directly to DkIT. All applications are subject to programme entry requirements and applicants who are successful will receive an offer to register on the programme.
Candidates who have received an offer can view a list of supporting employers below. Should the candidate’s employer not be on that list it may be possible for them to be added to the list of supporting employers by liaising with SCSI (ruth@scsi.ie).Â
*Note: supporting employers are not limited to Building Surveying practices, employers must be based within the Built Environment.*
Candidates who are not currently in employment (or wish to change employer) can also view job opportunities with supporting employers advertised through the SCSI.
Employer Information
The Shared Investment in Success student financial support scheme aims to enable employers to directly contribute to the growth of their team while also securing future talent in the Building Surveying field.
An investment in upskilling not only helps retain employees but leads to improved performance and productivity, fosters a culture of innovation and employee satisfaction, while also nurturing future leaders within an organisation.
Employers who are interested in participating in this scheme, or wish to become approved employers, can contact the SCSI (ruth@scsi.ie) or DkIT (denise.quigley@dkit.ie), as can self-employed candidates.
Support of an employee through this scheme, remains solely between an employer and employee.
This programme is listed here Approved colleges and courses for tax relief on fees.
Supporting Companies:
FAQs
Full course details are available through the DkIT programme page here
Candidates who are offered a place on the prorgamme but who are not in approved employment, can view a list of approved employers and the SCSI jobs board for available job opportunities with supporting employers. Candidates must be in suitable employment at the start of the academic year to avail of this Financial Support Scheme.Â
Vacant positions can be advertised through the SCSI Jobs Board here
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