Course Description
Modern Methods of Construction (PG Cert)
University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development
The Postgraduate Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction is a one-year part-time course that aims to equip students with the key knowledge and skills needed to develop sustainable technological solutions to the challenges facing the construction and built environment sector in Ireland and elsewhere with a particular focus on modern methods of construction. This course will target individuals at multiple qualification levels wishing to upskill/reskill to meet the critical demand for skills in digital adoption, sustainability and modern methods of construction.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction will enable prospective students to:
- Develop skills and knowledge in sustainability, digitalisation and modern methods of construction;
- Identify opportunities (and challenges) for innovation in the construction sector;
- Continue their professional development to meet the future needs of the sector.
College Name | University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development |
Course Category | Construction, Construction Technology |
Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | Galway, Ireland |
Course Start Date | 2nd September 2024 |
Course Fee | 3,850 (HCI Pillar 1 fee: €770 for employed participants) |
Course Duration | 1 year, part-time |
Course Times | The course is delivered through blended learning, consisting of pre-recorded lectures, live online webinars (1 hour/week), live online workshops (2 hours/week), self-directed learning materials, online activities and extensive resources, and on campus sessions (full day every 8 weeks). |
Awarding Body | University of Galway |
Title of Awarding | Postgraduate Certificate |
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. |
Career Path | The course is designed to provide upskilling opportunities for graduates in industrial and commercial construction, construction technology and in sustainable development sectors. It is also envisaged that graduates will take up leadership positions in the construction industry to lead change in the modernisation of the sector. |
Course Provider
University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development
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