Earth and Ocean Sciences University of Galway

Overview

Climate change and the search for sustainable resources and energy are critically important concerns at present – Earth and Ocean scientists (geoscientists) are uniquely positioned to address these significant challenges for humanity. The energy, water and raw materials (including metals and minerals) that society depends on are underpinned by the geosciences, so to manage these resources sustainably we need to understand their place within the broader Earth system. The Earth and Ocean Sciences degree programme at  University of Galway provides this essential training: it exposes graduates to a global career market, develops scientists who can investigate issues of global concern, and it also strongly aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Careers

EOS graduates are among the 25,000 people currently employed in geosciences in Ireland. They are working as science communicators and as tour guides, scientific officers, technologists, research scientists, map makers, teachers, lecturers and consultants. Some work for government agencies (Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey Ireland, Geological Survey Northern Ireland, Office of Public Works, and the Marine Institute), and some work in environmental and engineering consultancies here and around the world working on renewable (geothermal, wind, wave) energy projects, dealing with flood management and water management, assessing environmental impacts of various projects, finding and managing economic resources.