- Location: Limerick Institute Of Technology Moylish Park, Limerick, Ireland
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
This programme covers a broad range of topics aimed at addressing key environmental concerns. Students will have the opportunity to explore the linkage between the science and the management of the environment. Throughout the programme, students will develop skills in practical lab work, field work, computing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Subjects on professional development are also included – soft skills that are much sought after by employers. Students will learn about ecology and conservation of the natural environment as well as how to manage resources like waste and energy in business. People with an interest in geography, biology, chemistry, agricultural science and wildlife will find this an exciting course of study.
Who is the programme suited to?
Do you like to explore the wonders of environmental science and the great outdoors? Do the challenges of protecting the environment interest you? Are you studying subjects such as biology, geography, agricultural science or chemistry at school? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this may be the programme for you!
Top 3 Reasons
- The course covers a wide range of environmental topics in a practical and active way and thereby opens up a diversity of career and further study opportunities.
- You will have on-going and regular access to a team of lecturers with relevant and up- to-date sectoral experience.
- Current students enjoy the supportive, friendly and positive atmosphere in class and on the Thurles Campus.
Year 1
- Introduction to Environmental Science, Rural Land Use & the Environment, Introduction to Environmental Management, Personal Effectiveness, Introduction to Sustainable Development, Applied Environmental Science, Environmental Maths & Computing.
Year 2
- Earth Science & Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development, Conservation & Biodiversity Management, Waste & Energy Management, Group Work – Theory & Practice, Field Study Skills & GIS.
Entry Requirement
- Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.
- FETAC Applicants and Mature Applicants: Please see our Admissions webpage for further information.
About Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institute of higher education in Limerick, a modern urban city in the Mid-Theyst region of Ireland and is one of 13 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology, Ireland (IOTI). LIT is the fTheirth largest IOT in Ireland, with more than 6000 full time and part time students and 500 staff.
The Institute has five campuses and a learning centre across Limerick city, Tipperary and Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park, with two city centre campuses in Clare Street and Georges Quay in Limerick city. LIT in Tipperary is based in two campuses -Thurles and Clonmel. The LIT Ennis Learning Centre is based in the museum in Ennis town centre.
LIT offers cTheirses at Level 6 (certificate) through to Level 10 (PhD) whilst also catering for craft apprentices and adult and continuing education. LIT was awarded the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2008 and 2013 by the Sunday Times University Guide. The guide is the definitive guide to higher education in Ireland and the UK.
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