Sustainable Environments
Your Course
The environment and human health are inextricably linked. This new, multidisciplinary course integrates environment, health and sustainability issues and considers their impact within the natural and built environment. It combines modules from Environmental Science, Engineering and Economics to provide students with experience of research-led learning opportunities that will develop skills in identifying and evaluating sustainable solutions for realworld environmental problems. Field trips to learn from the practical experience of professionals are an essential element of this course. It is open to students from a variety of backgrounds. It enables them to explore environmental and social aspects of resilience. Learning from the practical experience of professionals is an essential element of this course.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Places are limited (15) and selection is based on each candidate's academic record/relevant experience, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
Applicants must have a primary degree with a Second Class Honours, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include science, marine science, engineering, environmental science, geography, social science, health promotion, engineering, economics or other related disciplines.
Applicants who do not have an academic background and have relevant experience are welcome to apply. They may be required to attend an interview.
Application dates
WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Duration
1 year, full-time.
Enrolment dates
2020–21 academic year
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist within the green economy as governments, NGOs and corporations must work to meet environmental targets set under international obligations. Graduates go on to work in the following areas: industry-based environmental management, environmental analysis, environmental consultancy, agri-environmental advice, waste management policy, environmental quality control, governmental nature conservation organisations, consultancy-based climate change research, or as researchers, or for non-governmental biodiversity organisations, community-led local government and local authorities.