Sustainability Management

The BA (Hons) in Sustainability Management programme aims to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to address global sustainability challenges, as well as creating and maintaining sustainable operations in the public, commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

Minimum Entry Requirements To be considered for admission to the part-time Sustainability Management course, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: Leaving Certificate - a minimum of 2 H5s and 4 O6/H7, to include Mathematics and English or another language. A full FETAC/QQI award at Level 5 on the NFQ which includes a Distinction grade in at least three modules. FETAC/QQI Level 5 awards will be accepted in any discipline. GCSE - a minimum of four passes at grade C to include Mathematics and English or another language, plus two A-level passes at grade C or higher. BTEC - a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area. Language proficiency - International applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken previous study taught through English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid. Mathematical proficiency - a minimum of O6/H7 in Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature All EU nationals aged 23 years before the 1st of January in the year of application are classified as ‘mature applicants’. Mature learners can apply directly to the college and will be assessed based on age, work experience and educational attainment as outlined in the DBS Quality Assurance Handbook (QAH).