Course Name |
Environmental Science |
Course Provider |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Course Code |
65281 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Level 8 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
Location (Districts) |
Ballinode, Sligo Town |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Add on / Direct application:
Applications are accepted for full time, add-on programmes from the 1st February each year. The closing date is 1st April.
However, on programmes with available places we accept applications up to 6th September.
Should you have any queries please call Michelle Moore on 071 9155440. |
Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
Duration |
1 year (add-on). |
Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Candidates with a cognate ordinary Level 7 degree, such as the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection, are eligible to apply. |
Application Weblink |
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Course Content |
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This course comprises the fourth year of the Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. Applicants should have achieved a relevant level 7 degree such as the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection at IT Sligo.
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This course comprises the fourth year of the Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. Applicants should have achieved a relevant level 7 degree such as the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection at IT Sligo.
The Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science deals mainly with management issues in relation to environmental protection and pollution control, habitat conservation, recycling, energy and sustainability and includes a combination of field trips, laboratory work, site visits, project work, presentations, lectures and work placement.
An important element of the final year is to undertake an individually-supervised research project in an area of interest to the student that is of environmental significance.
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Subjects Taught |
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Semester 1
Research Methods 05
Environmental Legislation and Policy 05
Advanced Geographic Information Systems 05
EMS, EIA and Planning 05
Environmental Science Research Project Part 1 05
Environmental Topi...
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Semester 1
Research Methods 05
Environmental Legislation and Policy 05
Advanced Geographic Information Systems 05
EMS, EIA and Planning 05
Environmental Science Research Project Part 1 05
Environmental Topics, Case Studies and Work Placement 05
Semester 2:
Environmental Science Research Project Part 2 10
Resource Management 05
Environmental Biotechnology Bioremediation Composting Anaerobic Digestion 05
Ecological Management 05
Energy Management 05
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Careers or Further Progression |
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Graduates from this course find employment as Environmental Officers in the environment and waste divisions of local authorities, industry (food and beverage, chemical/pharmaceutical, energy production, minerals and metal, agric...
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Graduates from this course find employment as Environmental Officers in the environment and waste divisions of local authorities, industry (food and beverage, chemical/pharmaceutical, energy production, minerals and metal, agriculture, wood processing, etc.), environmental consultancy companies or in government bodies such as the EPA, IFI, etc. As an environmental scientist, you may be engaged in the implementation of EU and Irish legislation, environment protection and ecological conservation, the management of pollution control facilities, and soil, water and air quality measurement.
Career opportunities for graduates have increased significantly since the establishment of the EPA and the introduction of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC)/ Waste Licensing and environmental management systems such as ISO 14000 and EMAS.
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Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8510
E: admissions@itsligo.ie |
Course Web Page |
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