Overview

Key Features

Core modules provide a global perspective on sustainability and include interdisciplinary research, a professional placement, field work in Ireland and Europe and guest lectures from leading researchers, advocates and practitioners.

Graduates of the Sustainability (Hons) programme from University College Dublin will enjoy careers as consultants, managers and advisers in large organisations and private businesses. An interdisciplinary education in sustainability theory, policy and practise will equip you to work in areas such as renewables, clean technology management and energy efficiency, or advise industries on social and environmental strategies.

Many opportunities also exist in international organisations such as the UN, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, government departments and state agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Parks and Wildlife Service and in local authorities and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability including concepts and research tools, Policy, Law and Economics Mathematics

Social Sciences

Environmental Science

Economics & Business

Principles of Economics

Principles of Microeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

The normal closing date is 1 February.

Late applications are accepted up to 1 May except for categories of applicant (DARE, HEAR and Mature for most courses)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy Ecology View 3 other Bachelors in Ecology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma
Applicants presenting A-level and GCSE must have six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, and must obtain Grade C, or better, in two subjects at A-level (A2) and Grade C, or better, in the remaining four subjects at GCSE. (please see below for conversion of Irish leaving certificate requirements to A-level/GCSE grades)
Certified true copy of official transcripts of academic results.
(If you are awaiting current year examination results you must send your results to CAO as soon as they become available. If they arrive later than 3 August, we cannot guarantee that they will be processed in time for inclusion in Round 1 offers).
In some cases, the final school report is also required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22754 EUR / year

≈ 22754 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6880 EUR / year

≈ 6880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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