Environmental Leadership
The MSc in Environmental Leadership will equip graduates with an advanced level of knowledge and problem-solving, management and communication skills in key areas relevant to the environment, marine and energy sectors. It will equip them with a capacity and capability for environmental leadership relevant to their career trajectory. The course has a focus on cross-sector skills and competences that can be transferred from one topic/occupational area to another, so enabling national and international occupational mobility for its graduates.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a primary degree with a 2.1 or above, or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Applicants who do not have an academic background and have relevant experience are welcome to apply. They may be required to attend an interview.
Further information
Next start date: September 2026
Average intake: 15
The course structure is based on a 90 ECTS model, with 60 ECTS coming from taught modules which account for either 5 or 10 credits each. A research project over the summer accounts for the remaining 30 ECTS.
Optional EV529: Environmental Impact Assessment - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional BI5108: Green Lab Principles and Practice - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional TI6131: Introduction to Development - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional TI6134: Dynamics of Climate Change - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional PAB5125: One Health - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional EV6104: Environmental and Human Health - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional ST2001: Statistics for Data Science 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional ME521: Research Methods for Engineers - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required EV6103: Environmental Problems & Solutions From Land To Sea - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required EV6102: Environmental Leadership - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required EC5117: Natural Resource Governance & Sustainability - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required IE446: Project Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required EV535: Research Project - 30 Credits - Semester 1
Optional MI5106: Environmental Resilience - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional EV532: Climate Change & Biodiversity - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional EV534: Invasive Species & Biodiversity - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional MK5118: Social Marketing & Sustainability - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional PAB5127: Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional PAB5128: Data Analysis for Sustainability Research - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional MK5158: Partnership Marketing - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional TI6147: Sustainability Planning and Policy for Marine Environments - 10 Credits - Semester 2
Required EV5105: Communicating Research - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Dr Gesche Kindermann
T: +353 91 493863
E: gesche.kindermann@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Caitriona Carlin
T: +353 91 493863
E: caitriona.carlin@universityofgalway.ie