Masters Degrees in Environmental Sciences, Ireland

The challenges posed by climate change are hugely complex and require a broad range of responses from many sectors of society. We currently lack many of the appropriate policies, institutions, and societal responses. Read more

The UCD Grad Dip in World Heritage Management & Conservation provides graduates with a thorough knowledge of the World Heritage Convention and its application in solving heritage conservation problems.  The only World Heritage Management course in Ireland and one of the first of its kind in the world. Read more

This one year MSc programme is distinctive in several important ways. While we recognise the major environmental and sustainability challenges facing us, the main focus is not on the challenges themselves, which are well known, but rather on actions we can take to reduce the threats and enhance our resilience. Read more

The Structured MSc by Research (AgriBiosciences) program associated with the Plant & AgriBiosciences Research Centre (PABC) at NUI Galway will provide relevant, hands-on training to graduates who wish to specialise in agri- and agrifood related research and innovation. Read more

Globally, food and agriculture (agrifood) is an US$8 trillion industry, responsible for feeding the planet and employing 40% of the global workforce. Read more

This one year MSc degree is designed to equip students with essential knowledge about environmental sustainability, and policy and governance frameworks for environmental action, while also developing key professional tools to enable graduates to apply policy-oriented skills creatively in their future careers. Read more

The MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies enables you to focus on advanced education and training in the development and optimisation of… Read more

The ME Energy Systems programme prepares engineers for work in designing and developing future energy systems and aims to deepen understanding of the interactions between these systems and the environment and energy policy, taking account of economic factors. Read more

This course provides an overview of toxicology and current toxicological assessment, and a detailed review of current issues in toxicology.  Provides… Read more

Dwindling natural resources and environmental quality issues are challenging businesses to work within a sustainability framework, while at the same time maximising employment provision and profitability. Read more

In September 2015, the United Nations adopted Agenda 2030, an ambitious agenda to promote people, planet, and prosperity. Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted as part of Agenda 2030, setting forth an ambitious framework of action for countries around the world. Read more

Our innovative MA Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges analyses the globalisation of poverty and inequality and explores alternative strategies of development. Read more

The  MRes  in  Environmental  Science  (CKS83)  is  a  new research-intensive, 12-month programme launched in 2017. Read more

This multidisciplinary course provides students with insight into environment, health, and sustainability issues within urban and rural environments. Read more

This novel course is a multidisciplinary approach to environmental sustainability devised by NUI Galway and the University of Limerick (UL). Read more