The BSc (Hons) in Property Studies is a four-year part-time degree programme at honours level for people working in property. It is run by the IAVI in partnership with the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)."

To be eligible for entry to the programme candidates must either:
(a) Hold a University Degree, a National Diploma, or equivalent qualification, (ie NQAI levels 7 or 8 or equivalent) or
(b) Have passed all subjects in the old IAVI Residential and Land Agency Course, or
(c) Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the property profession and be at least 23 years of age, or
(d) Have successfully completed the IAVI/DIT Higher Certificate in Property Studies, or
(e) Have passed all subjects in the old IAVI Direct Final Examinations Course.
(f) Hold the DIT Ordinary Degree in Auctioneering, Valuation and Estate Agency from DIT or the Diploma in Property Studies from GMIT or LIT.

Those candidates fulfilling (a), (b) or (c) above will be eligible to enter the Course in Year 1. Those fulfilling (d) above will be eligible to enter the programme in Year 2. Those fulfilling (e) above will be eligible to enter the Course in Year 3. Those who qualify under (f) but who have obtained a Merit or Distinction in the DIT 3 Year Ordinary Degree Course in Auctioneering and Estate Agency may enter the course in Year 4.

All candidates must, at the time of application and throughout the duration of the course, be in approved property employment.

COURSE CONTENT
Subjects of the BSc in Property Studies include:

Year One Valuations I, Law I, Economics for Property and Construction, Estate Agency Marketing and Management
Year Two Valuations II, Law II, Urban & Rural Planning, Building Construction
Year Three Valuations III, Law III, Financial Management, Building Construction
Year Four Valuations IV, Integrated Applications, Urban Land Development, Feasibility Study*, Dissertation*
* to include research methods workshop

AWARD
Graduates of this course will receive a BSc (Hons) in Property Studies from DIT.

FEES
The course fee for the 2008-09 academic year is €2,950 which includes study packs, and student support. (Fees qualify for income tax relief at the standard rate).

For further information on this course contact the Education Department on (01) 661 1794 or by email