| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc in Applied Environmental Science at this institution provides a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues with a focus on practical skills in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data management. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental management, consulting, and research, with a strong emphasis on legislation and policy. The program includes input from civil engineering, covering aspects of water quality, hydrology, and waste treatment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Applied Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary Master's course designed for recent graduates in Science, Engineering, or Architecture, as well as those employed by Local Authorities, State or Semi-state agencies, Industry, and Environmental consultants. The program aims to further develop a career or enhance current knowledge on environmental science issues and develop practical field and laboratory skills relevant to implementing environmental policies. The program emphasizes practical training in fieldwork, laboratory analyses, information sourcing, data analysis, planning, reporting, and communication. It covers key aspects of Environmental Science, encompassing marine, freshwater, and terrestrial systems. It is the only Applied Environmental Science course in Ireland to include a major input from civil engineering, relating particularly to water quality, hydrology, and waste treatment processes.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theoretical background that underpins environmental issues.
- Develop awareness and working understanding of the legislation related to the environmental sector.
- Enhance effective and clear oral and written communication skills and the ability to use appropriate software typically applied to communicate within the environmental sector.
- Foster a good working knowledge of field surveying methods to obtain relevant environmental information and demonstrate a practical ability to conduct common faunal and flora surveying techniques.
- Equip students with the ability to source, evaluate, and synthesize current scientific information related to environmental issues and produce industry-ready reports with justifiable recommendations and conclusions.
- Develop the ability to work with environmental data, understand the methods used to collect different types of data, and conduct descriptive and analytical statistics.
- Through work experience, develop an understanding of how the knowledge gained can be applied to the work environment and develop skills necessary to work effectively in the workplace.
Teaching:
The course is based on core and elective modules delivered as lectures, online resources, tutorials, practicals, field exercises, and requires both individual and group work. Assessments include the preparation of reports, critical essays, computer-based assignments, field surveys, presentations, and group projects.
Careers:
Graduates are building successful varied careers in environmental resources assessment, management, and protection. A considerable number have been employed in environmental consultancy and national and International government agencies, such as Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some graduates have also continued their studies at PhD level in the areas of fisheries, biomass fuels, soil, water engineering, and invertebrate ecology.
Other:
The course gives due consideration to key legislative requirements and policy developments. It draws on a number of leading academic staff that actively participates in environmental research spanning a range of disciplines informing the material presented.
MSc Environmental Science (X062) Full Time EU fee per year - € 9300 nonEU fee per year - € 22600 MSc Environmental Science (X204) Part Time EU fee per year - € 4630 nonEU fee per year - € 11260
University College Dublin
Overview:
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCD provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for its students. The university emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research Excellence:
UCD is renowned for its strong research output and collaborations with industry partners.Global Partnerships:
The university boasts a vast network of partner institutions worldwide, providing students with opportunities for international study and exchange.Transformational Learning:
UCD focuses on providing a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Other:
UCD is actively involved in promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The university is committed to creating a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities.
Entry Requirements:
- This program is designed for applicants with a primary degree in Science, Engineering, Geography, Architecture, or a related subject.
- An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- Students meeting the program’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the program upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programs.
Huge and always expanding. Lots of course options and the professors care a lot about what they teach. Huge amount of students and clubs so there is something for everyone.
Finished my Masters in Food Safety here in 2019. Quality of education is pretty good. Facilities are on point. One of the better universities in Ireland. A lot of extra curricular activities organised all round the year. No racism or any other issue as per my experience. Teaching staff is quite knowledgeable. I loved my time there. 10/10
