Climate and Environmental Sustainability

Overview

Key features

The scale and pace of change caused by humans to all aspects of the environment globally in the last 100 years is so significant that we now threaten our very own existence. Issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss are having extensive environmental, economic and social impacts worldwide. These are issues that already affect current generations and are set to have significant implications for future generations.

Through the lens of geographical sciences, the innovative Climate and Environmental Sustainability programme of the Dublin City University  will prepare students for work in climate and environment-related fields. Organisations are increasingly relying on location intelligence to make decisions and students on this programme will gain invaluable skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), to learn how to gather and analyse spatial and climate data. Students will also engage with such topics as climates and climate change, environmental history, the evolution of Ireland’s physical landscape and sustainable environments and policy.

Furthermore, students have the possibility of studying for a year abroad after Year 2, and can also opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This opportunity provides students with excellent experience and a valuable professional network while still in university.

Careers

Among the potential future career opportunities for graduates from this programme are:

• Environmental Consultant

• Sustainability Manager

• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

• Strategic Change Manager

• Climate Scientist

• Conservation Manager

• GIS Manager

• Health Geographer

• Environmental Resource Manage