Program Overview

Introduction to Sustainability and the Natural Environment (CE6045)

Course Fact File

• Code: CE6045
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Fees: €1,800 (HCI Subsidy: €360)
• Closing Date: 28th August 2024
• Venue: Online
• Credits: 10
• Start Date: September 2024

Outline

This module aims to introduce the learner to the principles of sustainability with a focus on one of the three core pillars – environmental sustainability.

Learning Pathway

Students completing the Introduction to Sustainability and the Natural Environment microcredential, along with CE6046 and CE6047, can gain exemptions from the PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise.

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment Details: 200 marks

• Learning Log(s) Reflective log - 30 marks
• Assignment - 35 marks
• Assignment - Written report - 35 marks
• In-class Test End of module test - 100 marks

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Interpret sustainability and sustainable development and what it means in the context of the natural environment, for industrial systems, and for society.
2. Determine the importance of natural capital and ecosystem services in the context of the modern world.
3. Identify, appraise, and apply natural capital accounting methods.
4. Communicate a detailed knowledge and understanding of various voluntary and legislative approaches for environmental assessment, management, and protection.
5. Identify and appraise a selection of methodologies used to measure sustainability.

Requirements

Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in any of the following:

• Science
• Engineering
• Business
• Management
• Economics
• Sustainability
• A related discipline (e.g., Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or Medicine)

Candidates who have completed the Higher Diploma in Sustainability in Enterprise (NFQ, Level 8) are also eligible to apply to this micro-credential.

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,800, but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €360.

How To Apply

Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile):

• Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below
• In the application level tab, select "College of Science, Engineering and Food Science" then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for