Environmental Sustainability University College Dublin

Overview

Environmental Sustainability MSc degree from University College Dublin you'll learn:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theoretical background that underpins environmental/energy/sustainability issues.
• Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse current theoretical concepts and debates underpinning environmental/energy/sustainability issues.
• Demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory controls across a range of environmental areas/sustainability issues.
•  Locate, synthesise and critically review scientific information and data from a wide range of sources and construct and defend reasoned conclusions.
• Design and undertake research using appropriate data collection and analyses methods to develop solutions to environmental problems and sustainability challenges within the workplace and inform decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge creative solutions to new and existing challenges within the environmental sector.
• Communicate findings, ideas and solutions clearly and effectively.

Career opportunities:

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the professional competitive advantage to choose from careers in the application of green energy technology, environmental engineering, environmental monitoring and protection, resource and waste management, consultancy, research, heritage, conservation and education, either within regulatory bodies or in a wide range of industries, both multinational organisations and small- and medium-sized enterprises. 

The course also opens up opportunities to pursue further studies including up to PhD level.