MSc in Environmental Protection (Online)

  • NFQ Level 9
  • Credits 90*
  • Course Code SG_SENVP_M09
  • Award Masters (Taught)
  • Duration 2 years

Course Summary


Programme Code: SG_SENVP_M09

About the Masters in Environmental Protection

Candidates who have successfully completed the modules on the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Protection may choose to register for the MSc in Environmental Protection also by distance learning over a further year. The main element of the MSc is completion of a 30 Credit dissertation.

About this Programme

Having accumulated the full 90 Credits successful graduates will be awarded an MSc in Environmental Protection.

Professional Recognition:

This is an accredited course with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the largest professional body for chartered environmental scientists. All students on this course are eligible to become student members of this professional body. For further details please click here.

 

 

 

Key Course Information

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Award: Level 9

Application Closing Date : 16th August 2024

Entry Requirements

Participants must have one of the following academic qualifications:

1) Hold an honours degree (L8) in science or engineering or  other relevant cognate area awarded by a recognised degree awarding body or ,

2) Hold a relevant ordinary degree (L7) in science or engineering other relevant cognate area and have obtained a minimum of three years relevant post-qualification experience.

  

Career Opportunities

You will be qualified to work in areas such as environmental management, enforcement, waste management, energy management, wastewater treatment, noise and air quality and research and development. The career opportunities in this field are varied and include working in industry, environmental consultancy, education and regulatory authorities. Upon achieving honours in the Postgraduate Diploma you may continue onto the Masters in Environmental Protection which is a dissertation and takes one academic year.

Programme Fees

Academic Year 2024/25 Fees
Total Programme Fee: €7,200
 
To help make the payment of fees more manageable for students who are self-funding their studies, tuition fees can be paid through payment instalment plans at ATU Sligo. For further information on instalment plans, please visit our Fees and Funding webpage
 
If you apply and are approved for an online course at ATU Sligo, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of €250 to secure your place. Your deposit will then be credited against the course fees once you are registered as a student. Students at ATU Sligo are also eligible to claim tax relief at the standard rate for tuition fees.
 
For further information and guidance about Fees and Funding for online and part-time courses at ATU Sligo, click here.
 
If you are seeking to take your exams online, and you meet the eligibility criteria (overseas students and those with extenuating circumstances), an additional examinations fee will apply. For further information, please visit our Examinations webpage.