UG Prospectus Supplement 2021

BA IN CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE Additional Requirements The general entry requirements for admission to theUniversity apply (see page 39) Understanding: Climate and Environmental Sustainability Through the lens of geographical sciences, this coursewill develop your skills and knowledge to prepare you for work in climate and environment- related fields. The scale and pace of change caused by humans to all aspects of the environment globally in the last 100 years is so significant that we now threaten our very own existence. Issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss are having extensive environmental, economic and social impacts worldwide. These are issues that already affect current generations and are set to havemajor implications for future generations. Organisations are increasingly relying on location intelligence tomake decisions and students on this course will gain invaluable skills to learn how to gather and analyse spatial and climate data. Youwill also engagewith such topics as climates and climate change, environmental history, the evolution of Ireland’s physical landscape and sustainable environments and policy. Furthermore, you have the possibility of studying for a year abroad or you can opt to apply for a year-longwork placement (INTRA) in Year 3. This opportunity provides youwith excellent experience and a valuable professional network while still in university. Course Structure The course structure is designed to enhance learning related to climate change and environmental sustainability acrossmultiple disciplines (e.g. Geography, Earth Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Biology and Physics). Specifically, you will be studying innovativemodules such as Biogeography, Historical Climates, Sustainable Food Security, Environmental Change andHuman Health, Natural EcosystemSolutions and complementarymodules that are drawn from theGeography offering on other courses. The BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability is unique in that modules each year will comprise a largely balanced approach to both natural and social sciencemodules related to geography, climate and environmental sustainability. Contact Details School of History andGeography Dr Darren Clarke E historyandgeography@dcu.ie Visit UsOnline dcu.ie/DC294 CAOcode DC294 Years 3 or 4 Places 20 Internship Yes 11