Sustainable Resource Management - Policy & Practice
This course is for students who want to better understand how critical natural resources should be managed in a sustainable way. Previous students come from backgrounds in the Arts, Science, Engineering and Business. They have successfully gone on to jobs in industry, consultancy, government and further research and academic positions. Students have come from around the world and many have returned to prominent positions in their native countries. If you want to upskill in the area of Sustainability and Environmental Resource Management this course if for you.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | University of Limerick | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, on-campus.
Entry Requirements
At least a second class honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in an appropriate discipline, or a professional or other equivalent qualification recognised by both the University of Limerick and NUI Galway. This course is suitable for graduates with a primary degree in the Environmental Sciences/Engineering/Economics or Geography/Biological Sciences/Ecology and Earth Sciences who wish to extend their knowledge and skills for a career related to resource management. Mature students with relevant experience are most welcome to apply. A strong personal statement demonstrating interest in the course is also essential as this will be considered as part of the application. Applicants may be required to attend for interview.
Careers / Further progression
Graduate careers
Specific career opportunities such as Sustainability Officers, Ecological Consultants and Environmental Advisors exist within government agencies, public bodies, NGOs, environmental planning and engineering consultancies with an emphasis on sustainable design, corporate companies on a national and international scale. In addition, opportunities for further research exist.
Further information
Autumn
Key programme benefits to future students
The benefits to the students are access to experts in research and practice in sustainability fieldwork and field based training. This course is one of the longest running MScs in this are in Ireland and had had great success in providing graduates with relevant and required skills in sustainability and resource management.
Students gain invaluable advanced knowledge and insights via modules taught by experienced academics from both Limerick and Galway academics.
Students upskill in practical application of sustainability policy and learn how to evaluate criteria to make often difficult decisions in managing natural resources.
Autumn Modules - taught in NUI Galway
• Ecosystem Assessment
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Environmental Problems and Solutions
• Sustainable Life-cycle Engineering (taught in UL)
Spring Modules
• Material and Energy Flows
• Urban Form and Transport
• Urban Household Sustainability
Professor Yvonne Ryan
yvonne.ryan@ul.ie