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Sustainability and Climate Futures - MSc Entry requirements

This programme develops leaders to pioneer climate solutions, drive sustainability transitions, and innovate for a sustainable future.

Key information

EU fees per year €8,400
Non-EU fees per year €19,200
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Postgraduate

Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Environmental Science, Chemical Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning.
  • The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.   

Other Entry Considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

Candidates applying through RPL will need to submit a portfolio to demonstrate their technical and/or management experience. 

International students

Checklist of Documents 

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates, translated if needed.
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport 

English Language requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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