Msc Environmental Leadership

at National University of Ireland Galway

The course structure is based on a 90 ECTS model, with 60 ECTS coming from taught modules which account for either 5 or 10 credits each. A research project over the summer accounts for the remaining 30 ECTS.

Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Year 1 (90 Credits)

• Required ME521: Research Methods for Engineers
• Required EV604: Environmental problems & Solutions
• Required IE446: Project Management
• Required EV535: Research Project
• Required EV6102: Environmental Leadership
• Required EC5117: Natural Resource Governance & Sustainability
• Required EV5102: Communicating Science and Research
• Optional EV6101: The Environment and Human Health
• Optional EV529: Environmental Impact Assessment
• Optional MI5106: Environmental Resilience
• Optional BI5108: Green Lab Principles and Practice
• Optional ST2001: Statistics for Data Science 1
• Optional TI6131: Introduction to Development
• Optional TI6134: Dynamics of Climate Change
• Optional TI6102: Marine Spatial Planning and Policy
• Optional EV532: Climate Change & Biodiversity
• Optional EV534: Invasive Species & Biodiversity
• Optional MK5118: Social Marketing & Sustainability
• Optional ST2002: Statistics for Data Science 2
• Optional PAB5127: Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing

The programme is open to individuals who have a Level 8 primary degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Applicants who do not have an academic background but have relevant experience may be required to attend an interview.

Additional Requirements
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5
 

Fees: EU
€7,760 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€7,620 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€24,140 p.a. 2022/23

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. 

Career Opportunities

The course will produce well-rounded, motivated, mobile and dynamic problem-solvers and leaders who can work in any area related to environment, marine and energy. The subject knowledge, transferable skills and thesis elements of the course are designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to carry out further research, work in the public or private sector, or create their own employment.
 

Graduates will acquire transversal and multidisciplinary skills in governance, communication and management, enabling them to take on roles within an industrial setting, or within a regulatory body or private consultancy firm. Careers such as project managers, consultants and advisors exist within public and private sectors in Ireland and elsewhere. In addition, the course will provide opportunities for some students to move into PhD programmes or other research roles.