Master's in Environmental Protection
Advance your environmental expertise with a flexible, part-time Master's degree in Sligo.
Best for:Best for science and engineering graduates or working professionals seeking advanced qualifications in environmental protection.
Overview
This part-time Master's programme at ATU Sligo Campus is designed for professionals seeking formal training and advanced knowledge in environmental protection. Delivered primarily online with periodic workshops, the curriculum blends theoretical concepts with practical applications. Students undertake rigorous academic research, fieldwork, and a substantial dissertation module. The programme aims to cultivate capable environmental leaders equipped to tackle contemporary ecological and regulatory challenges.
What you'll do
- Attend weekly live online lectures and participate in scheduled academic workshops
- Engage in independent academic research and literature reviews
- Conduct fieldwork, experimentation, or data collection as required for the dissertation
- Draft and complete a comprehensive master's dissertation
- Present research progress to peers and supervisors during on-campus sessions
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (Level 8) in science or engineering, or relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) with three years of post-qualification experience
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in science or engineering disciplines
- Ability to conduct independent academic research
- Proficiency in written and verbal English for dissertation preparation and presentations
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 Honours degree or a Level 7 Ordinary degree with 3 years of relevant experience
- Must have achieved merit or greater in the 60 credit Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Protection before progressing to the Master's
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Applications are submitted through the university's official online application portal. Prospective students can apply for intakes in September or January, with application periods typically opening several months prior to the term start.
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