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September 2021 Balanced Engineering solutions for a E3 Environment better world Emerging Technologies Postgraduate Diplomas Balanced solutions for a better world www.tcd.ie/civileng/programmes/postgraduate/diploma/ www.tcd.ie/civileng/programmes/postgraduate/diploma/ Balanced solutions for a better world M Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action M Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Monitoring, Assessment and Engineering M Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy M Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation M Postgraduate Diploma in Fire Safety Practice M Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Contract Administration M Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Safety in Construction M Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Balanced solutions for a better world https://www.tcd.ie/civileng/Engineering-for-Climate-Action/ Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action M Programme Overview Why Trinity? Programme Content I 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) I 1 1-page letter of motivation This Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) offers a unique You can become an E3 (Engineering, Environment, This full-time blended-learning course is comprised I opportunity to attain new knowledge and experience and Emerging Technologies) graduate from Trinity, of six modules, totalling 60 ECTS and delivered over Two references (uploaded signed letters) to effectively respond to the climate and biodiversity supporting a vision of a society where the an 8-month (September-April) or 2-semester period. emergency and make a sustainable impact at an interdependence between technological innovation Application Details individual, organisational and national level. and our natural capital is advanced by world-leading I Sem 1 (Online): The Sustainable Green If you wish to become a climate action leader by research, education and entrepreneurship. You will Organisation attaining new knowledge, professional skills and an The blended-learning programme targets individuals share an experience of having learnt and worked in a I Sem 1 (Face-to-face): Entrepreneurship for engineering qualification, then this programme will who have recently taken up, or wish to transition into, multidisciplinary environment, been educated by Climate Action support this ambition. This course will provide you positions with responsibility for sustainability and world-leading experts in areas of their specialisation I Sem 1&2 (Blended) Climate Action Project with the ability to address climate action through climate action initiatives, either within an existing and benefitted from best-in-class pedagogy. You will I Sem 1&2 (Blended) Energy Management and multidisciplinary challenges to effectively address organisation or as part of a newly formed company attain a future-proofed qualification to enable you to Efficiency climate action with confidence. Visit delivering organisational support in this area. The support a societal transition to live on this planet in a I Sem 2 (Blended) Life Cycle Assessment for https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/faculty / course is positioned within the climate change – way that is sustainable and equitable. Engineering Practice to apply today. circular economy nexus and will help define balanced I Sem 2 (Blended) Engineering for the Environment solutions to support a secure and low-carbon energy future, whilst maximising the value in the life cycle of It will be delivered by academic and industry experts Contact Details finite global resources from efficient consumption from engineering, business and psychology. The Course Director: through to environmental management. programme will be delivered out of standard Dr John Gallagher ([email protected]) working working hours (a combination of week-day The primary goal of the programme is to develop evenings and Saturday mornings), with the majority Course Administration: graduates with complementary technical and non- of the programme participation offering in person or Deborah Walsh ([email protected]) technical skills achieved through experts from virtual learning options. engineering, business and psychology providing Mary Keating ([email protected]) unique contributions to the programme. This will Admission Requirements represent a core focus of the programme, to support Programme weblink The postgraduate diploma is open to those with: climate action measures that go beyond the status https://www.tcd.ie/Civileng/Engineering-for- quo in key areas of energy and resource pathways in Climate-Action/ transport, buildings and industry through I Level 8 honours degree (180 ECTs) in a STEM, informed innovative actions. It will support the architecture, or cognate discipline creation of a low-carbon and resource efficient I A demonstrated aspiration to pursue a role in society. sustainability and climate action 1 Blended learning includes a mix of module delivery methods, either (i) Online with no face-to-face option, (ii) Blended with live face-to- face sessions and simultaneously online access and recording, and (iii) face-to-face only. Balanced solutions for a better world https://www.tcd.ie/civileng/diploma-in-environmental-engineering/ Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Monitoring, M Assessment & Engineering Programme Overview environmental engineering to support a sustainable The topics covered in this course include (*denotes Application Details environment. The range of expertise covers both the M3 coursework): This Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) is a one-year If you wish to attain new knowledge and professional fundamental and practical aspects of environmental I Waste Management & Contaminated Land part-time 1 course to provide engineers and other skills in the area of environmental monitoring, monitoring, assessment and engineering. I Environmental Impact Assessments* suitably qualified graduates with an understanding I assessment and engineering, then this programme of current practice in environmental monitoring and Environmental Risk Evaluation will support this ambition. You can become an E3 (Engineering, Environment, I analysis, and the role of engineering design for Hydrology and hydrogeology* and Emerging Technologies) graduate from Trinity, I pollution mitigation. Due attention is given to the Environmental Legislation This course will provide you with the opportunity to supporting a vision of a society where the I regulatory setting relevant to both the built and Noise Pollution* create new job opportunities as well as help you to interdependence between technological innovation natural environments. I Air Quality* gain an engineering qualification. Visit and our natural capital is advanced by world-leading I Renewable Energy research, education and entrepreneurship. This https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/faculty/ The blended-learning 2 programme is aimed at I Sustainability Metrics to apply today. programme will enhance your passion, motivation professionals working in the environmental and I Water and Wastewater Treatment* and curiosity of environmental engineering, and will applied science sector, including engineers, I challenge you through your learning experiences. Life Cycle Assessment and the Circular Economy* Contact Details architects, quality assurance managers and environmental assessors. This course has been Lectures for the two taught modules are delivered on Course Director: designed to provide graduates with an appreciation Programme Content Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with Dr John Gallagher ([email protected]) and understanding of the many different aspects This part-time blended-learning Diploma is examinations at the end of the second semester. involved in the control of emissions and the comprised of three modules, totalling 45 ECTS, over Course Administration: management of a sustainable environment. This the two semesters. Admission Requirements Deborah Walsh ([email protected]) blended learning course has been approved by Mary Keating ([email protected]) I Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for M1: Environmental Concepts and Regulation The postgraduate diploma is open to those with: I continuing professional development. I M2: Environmental Engineering and Design Level 8 honours degree (180 ECTs) in a STEM, Programme weblink I M3: Environmental Engineering Projects architecture, quality assurance managers, https://www.tcd.ie/Civileng/Diploma-in- Why Trinity? environmental assessors, or cognate discipline The two taught modules (M1&M2), each worth 15 I An aspiration to pursue a career in environmental Environmental-Engineering/ The Graduate School of Professional Engineering ECTS, are spread over two semesters, and one assessment or enforcement Studies have offered a number of varied and coursework module (M3), also worth 15 ECTS, which I 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) interesting part-time diploma courses for more than consists of a number of assignments each relevant to I 1-page letter of motivation the subject matter of the different environmental 25 years. The programme is delivered by a mix of I Two references (uploaded signed letters) leading academics and external professional experts topics on the course. from engineering consultancies, contractors and government agencies who are involved in 1 The programme is delivered over two 12-week terms (September to April) on Friday evenings (7.00pm-10.00pm) and Saturday mornings (09.30am-12.30pm). 2 Blended learning offers live face-to-face sessions and simultaneously online access for remote learning. Balanced solutions for a better