Overview

The BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability from Dublin City University is an applied geography programme that is not just about understanding climate change and its consequences, but also about understanding how the environment itself offers solutions.

Key Facts

If you are deeply concerned about climate change and our environment, and fascinated by how we affect the landscape and how the landscape affects us, this specialist environmental geography programme could be perfect for you.

If you have a keen interest in issues relating to the environment such as improving water quality and managing biodiversity, this degree is ideal for you.

You can expect to study topics related to climate change and environmental sustainability across multiple disciplines. Plus you will have the chance to get up close and personal to the issues you’re learning about by visiting case study sites where environmental change is occurring and examining the main challenges facing Ireland. Some of the issues you can expect to engage with relate to improving water quality, managing biodiversity, and dealing with climate change from both physical and human geography perspectives.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Information Systems

Sustainable Development

Biogeography and Ecology

Sustainable Environments and Policy

Human Geography

Physical Geography

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert

There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

GCE A Level

There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate:

a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for

academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study

an ability to engage and succeed on the programme

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17300 EUR / year

≈ 17300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5607 EUR / year

≈ 5607 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum

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.

Funding

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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