Ireland

Environmental Protection - Sligo

Course code: SG_SENVP_M09
Level: Level 9
Award: Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 3 years part-time, online delivery. Study Hours Students can expect one live lecture per week - lasting approximately 2 hours. Students typically spend 25-35 hours per week on the Dissertation Module. This includes meetings with supervisors, academic research, experimentation/field studies (if applicable), writing and workshop activities. On-Campus Attendance At Postgraduate Diploma level, there is one (occasionally two) workshop per subject. The workshops take place on a Friday or Saturday. At Masters level, students may be required to present their progress to peers and supervisors in on-campus workshops (max 2).

Programme summary

This programme offers the theory and practice of environmental protection and is designed for those who have, or who aspire to have, environmental responsibilities but who may lack sufficient formal training in the area.

Entry requirements

Applicants require an Honours degree (Level 8) in science or engineering, or other relevant cognate area. Alternatively, applicants may hold a relevant Ordinary degree (Level7) in science or engineering other relevant cognate area and have obtained a minimum of three years relevant post-qualification experience. Applicants must have achieved merit or greater in the 60 credit Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Protection before progressing to the Masters. Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

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