Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings (Certificate, L8, 10 ECTS)

Fundamentals In Energy Renovation Of Traditional Buildings (5 ECTS)

This module is to provide the learner with the relevant knowledge of the underpinning principles of building materials, environmental approaches, appropriate methodologies and solutions during the energy renovation of traditional buildings (pre 1940s).

• Government policy on energy in buildings, and the regulatory environment
• Appraising a building
• Monitoring the building fabric and Air Quality
• Incentives and opportunities

Building Defects Detection and Analysis (5 ECTS)

Gain practical experience in the use of digital tools for detecting and analysing defects in existing buildings prior to energy upgrades. Techniques for sensitive data gathering in accordance with best practice conservation principles will be applied. Learners will be shown how the use of thermal imaging cameras, scanners and other tools can be used to capture building defects.

• Digital tools for identifying building defects in existing buildings
• Formatting condition assessment reports for existing buildings
• Building fabric defects identification and analysis for energy upgrades
• Hygrothermal risk evaluation and modelling
• U-Value calculations
• Maintenance & repair

(a) An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification

Or

(b) A level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services. Construction Management etc.,) or approved equivalent qualification with 1-year relevant work experience. RPL applicants will be considered under the Universitys’ standard application system.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 
If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application. Please include details of any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application.

English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Start Date

Student ‘Welcome Induction Session’ will take place online on the evening of Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Classes will commence the following week on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Delivered over one semester in a blended learning format. Live online classes will be recorded and available to watch back.

Wednesday and Thursday evening online lectures 6.30pm-9.30pm weekly commencing Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays, details to be confirmed.

Proposed Delivery Schedule is Subject to Change.

Module 1:  Online quizzes leading to a final reflective renovation project.

Module 2: Online practical assignments leading to an individual submission of a project.

Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings (L8, 10 ECTS)

€1,250* Springboard funded.

Successful applicants will qualify for 50% Springboard+ funding & will be liable for the remaining 50% of the fee which is €625.