Structures - Part A C & D Eurocodes & Circular Economy - Galway

This module outlines the requirements of Part A Structures and the Eurocodes with a specific focus on dwellings and small buildings, and sustainable structural choices for the circular economy. On completion of the module, learners should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in this area of study through assessment and project work relevant to the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.



Who Should Apply?

There are employment opportunities for building regulation practitioners as specialists within their broader discipline areas of Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Consultancy, Consultant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quality Engineering, Building Control Engineering, Local Authority Engineering, and Construction Management, to name a few.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) 05 Mandatory

Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.



English Language Requirements are as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be used to gain access to a programme subject to available places.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

1 semester part-time, blended.



Recommended Study Hours per week

The recommended study hours per week are 2 hours for lectures and 6 hours on average for independent study.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

An on-campus class is held one Saturday per semester (typically 10am-12pm or 10am-2pm, for example) on a date agreed in consultation with the students. It is not mandatory to attend this tutorial/workshop. It is delivered as hybrid and is recorded. However, it is advantageous for students to attend, where possible.

Start Date: September 2026.

Progression

Successful candidates can progress to any of the following programmes:

Postgraduate Certificate in Built Environment Regulation (30 ECTS credits) (Minor award)

Postgraduate Diploma in Built Environment Regulation (60 ECTS credits) (Major award)

MSc in Built Environment Regulation (90 ECTS credits) (Major award)



Careers

This programme may facilitate employment opportunities in the broad area of Building Regulations and Building Control in the private and public sector, in local authority, and on site in the construction sector. This qualification may help to meet annual Continuing Professional Development requirements, and to align with professional body requirements. It may also present opportunities for progression into management and to more senior positions.