Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with Ecology Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus, Ireland

Our excellence in teaching is complemented by staff who have experience in the working environment, within national and European research, and community engagement.  Assessments are planned to develop skills that employers value highly. This includes scientific report writing, presentations, group work and practical skills. Students have the option to study abroad with our partner university in Sweden. There is also an option to take part in a two-week international summer school in the Netherlands or Sweden.

This is a hands-on programme where 50% of course work includes fieldwork and labs. Students also have access to state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology throughout their studies.

YEAR 1

Students immediately spend three days on field trips to explore the natural environment and build friendships in the class. Students develop core competencies in maths, biology, chemistry, IT and communications.

YEAR 2

Students undertake modules in Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality, Environmental Regulation, Climate Science, Terrestrial Ecology, Introduction to Geographic Information System, Soils and Environment, Wastewater Enquiry based learning and Sustainable Futures.

YEAR 3

Students continue their studies at a more advanced level. Modules include Data Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Ecological monitoring, Environmental Toxicity, Water and Wastewater Treatment Theory. Students also have a chance to study online modules from Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning to Energy and Sustainability. In Year 3 students also complete a work placement.

YEAR 4

A mix of compulsory and elective modules include Advanced GIS, Environmental Legislation and Policy, Environmental systems and Auditing, Biomolecular Technologies, Natural Resource Management, Cleaner Production, Conservation Issues. Students also complete a final year project, which may be practical or desktop research. This is on a topic of interest to the individual student.