Applied Building Repair and Conservation (P.Grad.Dip), GradDip

University of Dublin Trinity College, School of Engineering

Disciplines:

Civil Engineering, Architecture & Construction
Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation

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Country:	Ireland	Duration:	12 Months
City:	Dublin	Start Date:	October
Educational Form:	Taught	Languages:	English
Education Variants:	Part Time
Application Deadline:	26 June
Annual Tuition Fee:	€ 5750 € 11500 (non-EEA)

Programme Description

This one-year postgraduate course is designed to provide a solid knowledge of materials and built fabrics, both modern and traditional, the causes and mechanisms of failure and the traditional as well as the most advanced ways to repair and preserve them. In addition, on completion of the Diploma, the student is expected to successfully complete a research project and produce specifications for conservation work.

The student is expected to develop an understanding of how to manage a conservation project. This course has been approved by Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for continuing professional development. This course is accredited by the RIAI (The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland).

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The course comprises approximately 86 hours of core lectures, 18 hours of practical lectures and case studies, 18 hours of laboratory work and 9 hours of site visits. These are normally held on Friday 7-10 p.m and Saturday 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. each week throughout the three lecture terms. In addition, the student, working individually, shall complete a research thesis.

Introduction: Research and Documentation
Module 1: The Built Heritage
Module 2: Building Surveying and Recording
Module 3: Legislation and Economics
Module 4: Building Stone and Roofing Materials
Module 5: Clay brick.
Module 6: Building Limes and Cements, Lime Mortars
Module 7: Analytical techniques and laboratory testing
Module 8: Concrete
Module 9: Metals
Module 10: Timber
Module 11: Construction Technology
Module 12: Structural damage and Repair
Module 13: Project Management

Assessment:

The award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Conservation and Building Repair is based on a combination of the results of two examination papers and a research thesis. Each paper constitutes one third and the thesis the remaining third of the overall assessment. Students must pass each paper and the thesis. There is no system of compensation. The pass mark for the examinations and the thesis is 40 or more at the summer examinations. The annual examination will be held in May and June, with a supplemental examination in September. All students are required to sit the annual examination in May/June, unless permission to defer is received from the Dean of Graduate Studies.

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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