GradDip (NFQ Level 9) in Environmental Sustainability

University College Dublin

Dwindling natural resources and environmental quality issues are challenging businesses to work within a sustainability framework, while at the same time maximising employment provision and profitability. Consequently, there are a growing number of green technology and related enterprises that require a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Equally, those within the regulation or policy environment must have the knowledge base to address the complexities of the ‘sustainability’ challenge.The Environmental Sustainability degree programme aims to develop your understanding of the environmental issues and sustainability goals facing society. We offer three degree options: MSc, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. You will be challenged to apply your scientific and technical knowledge to develop solutions to local and global problems and needs.What Will I Learn?Communicate findings and ideas clearly and concisely.Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theoretical background underpinning environmental/energy/sustainability issues.Demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory controls within their chosen field of study.Locate, synthesis and critically review scientific information from a wide range of sources and construct and defend reasoned conclusions.Source, analyse, interpret and apply scientific information, technical knowledge and data across a range of subject areas, using informed judgment, to develop solutions to environmental problems/sustainability challenges within the work place.

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