
University of Limerick
Climate Adaption & Sustainability
Key programme benefits to future students
This programme is designed for anyone whose work needs to respond to the challenges posed by our changing climate - including planners, engineers, insurance agents, agribusiness professionals, scientists, politicians, policymakers, environmental and landscape visual impact assessors.
It provides essential geographic knowledge about our environment and ecosystems. It examines the services they provide and the hazards we face and explores how society can become more sustainable.
You will also develop skills to critically assess readings, communicate your work effectively in written and digital formats, and apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to real-world scenarios.
Subjects taught
Autumn Modules
Environmental Geospatial Data Analysis
Urban Ecosystem Services
Future focused professional portfolio 1
Spring Modules
Climate Hazards
Sustainability
Future-focused professional portfolio 2
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
Enrolment dates
Autumn
Post Course Info
Graduate careers
This programme can lead to the following sectors and careers:
→ Climate Adaptation Specialist
→ Sustainability Officer / ESG Manager
→ Climate Policy Analyst
→ Environmental Consultant
→ Urban Resilience Planner
→ Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
→ Sustainable Finance Analyst
→ Renewable Energy Project Manager
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Qualifications
Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Part time
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