Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (L9, 60 ECTS)

Module 1: Decarbonisation Strategies and Options in the Built Environment (10 credits)

Module 2: Decarbonisation Analysis & Solutions in the Built Environment (10 credits)

Module 3: Low Carbon Tools And Assets (5 credits)

Module 4: Sustainability and Biodiversity Assessment (5 credits)

Module 5: Building Information Modelling And Whole Life Cycle (10 credits)

Module 6: Decarbonisation Planning (5 credits)

Module 7: Business And Investment (5 credits)

Module 8: Sustainable Management AIM (10 credits)

Learners have the option to transfer to a Level 9 Masters in Science in the Decarbonisation of the Built Environment, 90 credits.  The final 30 credit Masters dissertation is to be completed in semester 3 and semester 4.

For the Dissertation: Assessment is continuous assessment, with a final dissertation and presentation

2 Options for the Dissertation
1. Decarbonisation Dissertation:
This is a capstone module which draws from modules delivered throughout the programme. The aim of the module is to encourage learners to develop integrative learning and critical reflection as they bring together a range of concepts, theories, frameworks and practices within a research setting.
The module focuses on the preparation of a large-scale research proposal; analysis and synthesis of extant literature at the forefront of the candidates research interest; application of the findings from literature review to the design; testing and execution of an in-depth; primary research study; interpretation and reporting of findings to supervisor, and the application of both secondary and primary findings to the preparation of clear, well justified conclusions which address the original aims and objectives of the research.
The content includes:
Research Methodologies and Ethics, Critical Literature Review, Research planning and design, Research Tools and Analysis, Critical Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting of findings.

2. Decarbonisation Consultancy Project
This module is a capstone module designed to integrate the learning from the previous three certificates, to integrate the students’ wider contextual analysis, impact assessment, strategic planning and assessment of behavioural norms to provide an action plan and report on the decarbonisation of a site.
The content includes:
Research Methodologies and Ethics, Consultancy Planning & Design, Formulating Technical and Industry-level Review, Practice-based Activity, Interpretation and Reporting of findings.

Modules are to be delivered over 1.5 yrs (3 semesters) in a blended learning format.

Wednesday and Thursday evening online lectures 18.30-21.30hrs weekly

Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC)

The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (L9, 60 ECTS)

€8,500 – Full Programme Fee

€2,500 DASBE fee subsidy available – €6,000 Programme Fee