Course Details

Course Code(s):
HDENSCUFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Higher Diploma
Qualification:
NFQ Level 8 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Peter Davern
Email: peter.davern@ul.ie Telephone: 00 353 61 213185
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Register your interest here for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

This Higher Diploma in Environmental Science at the University of Limerick allows graduates of other science and engineering degrees to develop graduate level knowledge and skills in this growth area. They will benefit from a programmes that is distinctive in its relevance to industry and business, through a focus on environmental technology, environmental management and health & safety in the workplace.

 

Maintaining both the quality of life and a clean and healthy environment is now a major concern of Government, employers, non-governmental organisations and citizens. The EU now has a very comprehensive environmental policy, and as a Member State, Ireland is obliged to act in accordance with this policy.

More stringent environmental requirements are being placed on industry and community in areas such as energy usage, waste minimisation, waste management, recycling, water and air quality. Consequently, there is a strong demand for graduates with a scientific understanding of environmental and health and safety issues, together with a full knowledge of technological and management methods available to help improve the quality of our environment.

  • ER4417 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: EIA is a key skill for environmental scientists, genesis, development, legal framework, and design
  • ER4627 - SAFETY AND INDUSTRY: principles of accident causation and prevention in the workplace. Hazard and process safety analysis
  • CH4055 - ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYSIS: Catalytic processes, with emphasis on end-of-pipe technologies for gaseous pollutant from flues
  • ER4405 - CONSERVATION ECOLOGY: purpose of biodiversity conservation, and how expenditure on conservation may be justified
  • HS4208-SAFETY TECHNOLOGY: fire safety management, emergency planning, machine safety and electrical hazards in the workplace
  • ER4448 - MANAGING SAFETY & HEALTH: health and safety risk management systems, methodologies aimed at managing risks in a systematic way
  • ER4606 - CLEAN TECHNOLOGY: Methods of recycling, reducing or removing gaseous or aqueous waste from industrial processes
  • ER4508 - POLLUTION CONTROL (WASTE MANAGEMENT): Waste Minimisation, Hazardous Waste Management, Waste to energy systems, Waste recycling & Re-use
  • AU4064 - PROJECT : company based-project to improve work practices
  • CA4003 - CAREER DEVELOPMENT: An optional module for those students who wish to pursue this professional development workshop. Which prepare learners with CV and career coaching, develop a LinkedIn/online presence, physical presentation and interviews skills. (this module is subject to change)

Applicants must hold a Level 8 honours degree at a minimum second class honours, grade 2 (NQF or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline such as engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology.
Applicants from other disciplines who have relevant scientific elements in their primary degree will also be considered.

Applicants who possess an honours degree, minimum 2nd class, grade 2, or equivalent in a non-numerate discipline and have three years experiential learning in an appropriate discipline will be considered.

RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those who do not meet the minimum entry requirement but who have gained substantial experience in the area.

What to include with your application:

Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.

  • Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number)
  • A copy of your birth cert or passport 
  • A copy of your most recent CV, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE)  or project work (applies to some courses only)
  • Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU €7,500 per annum

Non EU €7,500 per annum

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.) 

Please note that Fees are subject to review

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.