Admission Requirements
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
- Biodiversity preservation
- Climate action
- Environmental protection and ecology
- Water quality management
- Sustainable development
- Local, regional, national and European legislation on environmental issues
- Geography and rural land use

Competencies:
- Environmental research
- Water management
- Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping
- Implementation of a Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Conservation and biodiversity management
- Assessing the potential of new economic thinking in pursuing sustainable development objectives

Skills:
- Field-study research
- Writing scientific reports
- Communication and presentation skills
- Laboratory skills
- Computing skills
- Surveys creation and analysis

Programme
This programme equips graduates with the practical skills to apply environmental science knowledge in a broad range of sectors across the environmental themes of biodiversity, water and climate action. Graduates gain an understanding of sustainable development as the context for environmental protection work. This programme at TUS prepares students to help businesses, communities and the public sector respond actively to the challenges we face. Students learn about ecology and conservation of the natural environment as well as how to manage resources like waste and energy in business.
There is lots of practical lab work, field work, field trips and computer skills sessions. Subjects on personal development are also included – valuable skills for the workplace. New approaches to balancing the needs of society and the economy with protection of the environment are investigated.
In Year 3, students deepen their scientific understanding of how the earth’s natural systems work by examining the topic of water in detail. Students develop skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and in research.
In Year 4, students examine the complex topics of atmosphere and climate, complementing the work done in previous years on ecology, land and water. Skills in environmental monitoring, computer modelling and organisational management are developed. Positive responses for climate action such as renewable energy and sustainable building are examined. New approaches to achieving long-term sustainability are a key focus.

References
Essential Reading:

Daly, H. & Farley, J. (2010), Ecological Economics, Principles & Applications. Island Press, London.
Jackson, T. (2016), Foundations for the Economy of Tomorrow, Routledge, London.
Meadows D. (1999), Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System, The Sustainability Institute, Hartland.
Recommended Reading:

Atkisson, A. (2011), The Sustainability Transformation. Earthscan, London.
Boyle, D. & Simms A. (2009), The New Economics, A bigger picture, Earthscan, London.
Constanza et al (2007), An Introduction to Ecological Economics (e-book), Encyclopedia of Earth.
Daly, H. (2007), Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development. Edward Elgar Publishing, UK.

Teaching Methodology
The teaching methods include:
- Field work
- Laboratory work
- Onsite lecturers
- Individual research
- Independent learning
- Group work
- Final project
Theoretical concepts will be introduced through lectures. The students will be supported through workshops to look at the practical application of the theory.

Language of the Curriculum and Course
English

ECTS Credits
This bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Climate includes 120 ETCS and it has a total duration of 4 years.

Examination Methodology
The total examination methodology of this course is composed of:
- Continuous assessment
- Coursework examinations
- Written report case study
- Final written exam

Relevance
The Environmental Science and Climate degree is a good example for the development of the joint curriculum since it gives important knowledge on sustainability and how a more sustainable world can be achieved. The programme is relevant to understand the complex world of sustainability, which can be achieved in different area only by using a multidisciplinary approach and system thinking. In fact, all the subjects studied in this programme are interrelated and interconnected, so students can have a general, as well as in-depth knowledge, of sustainable development, while being able to be the future agents of change.