Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Timber Technology
Program Overview
Sustainable Timber Technology
Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Timber Technology is a 4-year, full-time immersive course that develops a wide range of skills and knowledge preparing students for the challenges of the Forest Product Sector. The course is taught in the context of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a direct impact for many SDG Targets.
Course Details
TU Code
TU838
NFQ Level
Level 8
Award Type
Major
Award
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
ECTS Credits
240
Duration
4 years
Number of Places
32
Location
Bolton Street
What is Sustainable Timber Technology?
Sustainable Timber Technology is a field that focuses on the sustainable use of timber and wood products. Timber technologists are highly skilled technical professionals who occupy a range of positions in businesses in the large and growing Forest Product Sector.
Career Opportunities
There are a wide range of technologist and managerial roles available in the broad Timber Industry. The potential for career progression is strong. These roles include:
- Production management and technical roles in sawmills and board mills, and in joinery, cabinetry and timber frame businesses
- Technical and managerial roles in the drawing offices of joinery, cabinetry or timber frame businesses
- Technical and managerial roles in timber product development and process improvement
- Technical and managerial roles in quality assurance and compliance management
- Makers or restorers of beautiful timber artefacts in the tradition of cabinetmakers, furniture makers or joiners
- Craftworker-owner in a small timber workshop
- Specialist roles in timber drying and in wood preservation technology
- Technologist and researcher roles in timber laboratories of a large timber business or in a research and teaching institute
- Consultancy roles in inspection, specification and creation of technical reports
- Technical sales and marketing roles
Study Abroad Opportunities
Erasmus+ exchange with timber technology courses in Europe are being explored. This is likely to take place in Year 3, Semester 2.
Work Placement
You'll have the opportunity to gain work experience through an industry placement at the end of Year 3, lasting 9 weeks.
Professional Accreditation
The Wood Technology Society (a division of the Institute of materials, Minerals and Mining) supports the formation of the BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Timber Technology. Student membership of the WTS (IOM3) will be the first step in gaining full member of this professional Institute.
Equipment Requirements
Students are required to have a personal laptop capable of running CAD software before commencement of Semester 2.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Requirements
- Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
- Minimum Grade in Maths: O5/H6
- Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O5/H6
QQI/FET Requirements
- QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5 or 6 award in a relevant discipline
- Additional Requirements: 5 Distinctions
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Module Listing
Year One
- Academic Communications
- Regulatory Environment
- Timber Skills I
- Timber Toolbox I
- Visual Communications I
Year Two
- Visual Communication II
- Timber Skills II
- Wood Science I (Environmental Factors)
- Timber Toolbox II
- Forest Product Sector Maths I
Year Three
- Estimating & Tendering
- Visual Comm. III
- Timber Skills III
- Wood Science II (Solid Wood)
- Forest Product Sector Maths II
- Timber Toolbox III
Year Four
- Learning from Timber Product Design
- Timber Skills V
- Timber Skills VI
- Wood Science IV (Engineered Timber Products)
- Timber Production Management 2
- Introduction to Saw & Board Mills
Progression
On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere. Masters-level courses are available to further develop the knowledge, skillsets, and career progression of graduate Timber Technologists in subjects such as business and entrepreneurship, sustainable development, energy management, and data analysis.
