Climate Adaptation and Sustainability - Professional Diploma Programme content
Enhance your skills and knowledge about the environment and ecosystems to identify, analyse and tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate.
Key information
EU fees per year
€5,250
Non-EU fees per year
€5,250
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9
Duration
One year
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Online
Start date
September
Award
Professional Diploma
Key information
- Complete part-time in one year
- Delivered online
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Approx. 12 weeks per semester
- Submit a portfolio at the end of the final semester
- Modules marked (M) can be taken as independent MicroCreds
- Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP)
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
- Timetable provided after registration
Programme content
Core modules
- Environmental Geospatial Data Analysis (M) (GY5021) trains students to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to analyse environmental and other geospatial data.
- Urban Ecosystem Services (M) (GY5031) explores the range of services provided by ecosystems in urban settings.
- Future focused professional portfolio 1 (MN5152) allows students to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning by creating their own portfolio.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Climate Hazards (M) (GY5022) examines the nature, extent, frequency, risk, and potential for adaption and mitigation against a range of climate hazards.
- Sustainability (M) (GY5032) explores sustainability from a variety of environmental and societal (social, cultural and economic) contexts.
- Future focused professional portfolio 2 (MN5141) gives students the opportunity to create a portfolio demonstrating the development of reflective practice and evidence-based excellence.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Area(s) of interest
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