Course details
This is a course aimed at honours degree graduates of science, engineering or related areas. Graduates will be able to manage the environmental, health and safety (EHS) affairs of organisations and will be capable of developing management strategies as part of the management of quality and other organisational functions.
The main focus is the practical application of theory using a combination of individual effort and teamwork, practical assignments, site visits, report writing, presentations, organisational audits and a dissertation focusing on the implementation of one or more of the key areas of EHS management.
Entry Requirements
Applicants with a level 8 honours degree in science or engineering or in a related area are eligible to apply.
Career Opportunities
More and more organisations are now implementing EHS management systems based on international and European standards. These systems enable companies to take a proactive rather than reactive approach to managing their EHS affairs. Since the introduction of IPPC licensing under the EPA Act, 1992, approximately 1,000 Irish organisations have been issued with licenses, a condition of these includes a requirement to implement an Environmental Management System. Many other organisations are also considering or are in the process of installing, systems to ensure better management of their EHS affairs. Once these systems are implemented, considerable resources are required for their continued operation, management and improvement
What are my further study opportunities?
Graduates may have an opportunity to undertake research leading to the award of PhD at IT Sligo or at other third level institutes.
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
- ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES 1 AIR POLLUTION AND NOISE 05
- ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES 3 WASTE AND ENERGY 05
- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 3 05
- Environmental Systems and Technologies 2 Water Wastewater and Ecology 05
- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 2 05
- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1
Semester 2
- LAW OF SAFETY 05
- SAFETY HEALTH AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 05
- ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSEMNT 05
- MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE 05
- ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION 05
- DISSERTATION 30
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND AUDITING
Course Location
About Institute of Technology Sligo
IT Sligo is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, they provide ctheirses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. IT Sligo is known for:
- Delivering flexible, practical programmes within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught masters and PhD level, in the classroom and online, with professional accreditation for certain awards.
- Small class sizes, with a low student to staff ratio, meaning students have a better working relationship with their lecturers.
- Partnering with businesses, the community and creative industries across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science to provide students work placements and internships.
- An excellent track record in innovation and research, providing a focal point for local business innovation and development through our Innovation Centre.
Reaching out to business, the community and abroad
- Working with their partners in industry, IT Sligo delivers a broad spectrum of tailored programmes approved by external bodies such as Engineers Ireland, Coca-Cola, Irish Prison Service, the CISCO Academy and the Irish Medicines Board.
- their annual Science theyek activities attract over 3,000 visitors to take part in practical scientific experiments.
- IT Sligo is an accredited member of the European Credit Transfer Scheme for Higher Education Awards and received the Extended European Erasmus University Charter in 2007.
A unique kind of campus
- Centrally located 72-acre campus in Sligo town, with good public transport links.
- Benefiting from a €35 million capital investment, including new Technology and Science buildings, a new student services building and a state-of-the-art library set on three floors.
- Sports Facilities include the multipurpose Knocknarea Arena, an international standard outdoor athletics track, floodlit soccer and Gaelic pitches and leisure and gym facilities.
- Plentiful and affordable student accommodation within walking distance of the campus: there are 2,100 bed spaces provided within Sligo City exclusively for students.
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