Program Overview
The Applied Building Repair and Conservation at Trinity College Dublin is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Building Repair and Conservation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,464 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Building Repair and Conservation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Documentation
- Introduction. The Built Heritage. Legislation and Economics.
- Research and Documentation. Building Surveying and Recording.
- Building Stone. Ceramics. Metals. Timber. Thatch and Mudwall.
- Building Limes and Cements. Concrete.
- Construction Technology and Project Management. Management Case Studies.
- Structural Damage and Repairs to Masonry Fabrics and Building Elements. Structural Case Studies
- Research thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have an upper second-class honours degree in one of the Social Sciences. Applications from graduates in other disciplines (e.g. health sciences, business studies, economics, marketing, history etc) who have relevant experience will be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,464 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,464 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
constituent college of the University of Dublin in Ireland
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
