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Accessibility & LanguageSustainability Planning in Construction
Module Code: CE5104
Micro-credential Overview
This module will support students, as the current/future construction sector stakeholders, in developing more sustainable construction processes and products, with a focus on areas of energy performance of buildings, retrofitting of existing structures, decarbonisation of construction processes and circularity. Finally, the module will introduce the concept of a just transition for the construction sector, where the needs of end users are understood and translated into new products and processes. This module is a science-based approach and key tools, methods and materials will be explored.
You can take a sample session from Unit 1 of this micro-credential here.
Start Date
Academic Year 2024/25 - Semester 1
Mode of Study and Assessment
The mode of study for this Micro-credential is Blended Learning (in-person and online).
Assessment will be carried out on a continuous basis.
NFQ Level and ECTs
Level 9
10 ECT’s
Application Process
From the 1st April 2024 you can apply for any University of Galway Micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:
Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9
Academic programme: Science and Engineering Micro-credentials CPC15.
You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:
Sustainability Planning in Construction - CE5104
You can find more details on our application process here.
Course Fees
€1,850
Subsided fee: €370
*Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 80% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidised places.
For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria on the Micro-credentials webpage.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:
- an undergraduate bachelor degree 1st or 2nd class honours in any discipline (level 8), along with three years of relevant industrial experience;
- or an ordinary bachelors degree or 3rd class honours undergraduate degree (level 7), along with five years of relevant industrial experience;
- or a recognised professional qualification and five years of relevant industrial experience.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria are encouraged to contact the programme's administrators to discuss eligibility through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the course.
Contact Information
If you have any queries please email: microcreds@universityofgalway.ie
