Sustainability and Climate Futures - MSc Programme content
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
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year
- Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters
- Submit a research project at the end of the summer semester.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, self-guided and lab-based learning, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Programme content
Core modules
- Climate Change and Sustainability Thinking (GY5032) Explores the scientific, social, and ethical dimensions of climate change to develop critical sustainability thinking for real-world decision-making.
- Climate Hazards and Response (GY5022) Examines major climate-related hazards and the strategies used by societies to anticipate, manage, and respond to climate risks.
- Urban Ecosystem Services (GY5031) Investigates how urban ecosystems provide essential services that support human wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable city planning.
- Corporate Sustainability (SG6121) Focuses on how organisations integrate sustainability principles into strategy, governance, and operations to create long-term value
- Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (GY6002) Develops practical skills to assess and manage the landscape and visual impacts of development projects in line with planning and environmental regulations.
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
- Comparative Climate Policy and Politics (PO5252) Analyses climate policies across different political systems to understand how governance, power, and institutions shape climate action.
- Environmental Geospatial Data Analysis (GY5021)Provides hands-on training in using geospatial data and GIS tools to analyse environmental change and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Futures Focus Thinking (MN5152) Explores approaches to identifying, assessing, and building resilience to climate risks across communities, organisations, and systems.
- Climate Risk Resilience (IN6222) Introduces futures and foresight methods to help anticipate uncertainty and support strategic thinking in complex environmental and societal contexts.
- Interdisciplinary Research Design and Planning (GY6012) Equips students with the skills to design and plan robust interdisciplinary research addressing complex sustainability and environmental challenges.
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
- Research Project – (GY6013) Provides prospective students a multifaceted academic experience with an industry partner or industry related or defined project.
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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