Modules Outline

The modules offer you a high-quality, broad-based learning experience, which we hope you will find interesting, exciting and technically challenging. All modules directly reflect, and build-on, the research interests and activities of the Department’s staff.

Student Contact Hours

In addition to the specified contact hours indicated under each module, you are expected to engage in work associated with the module to bring your input up to a total of at least 125 hours for a 5 Credit module and 250 hours for a 10 Credit module.

Environmental Sciences Information and Downloads:

• Departmental information
• Programme Learning Outcomes
• European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (Credits)
• Course Structure & Examination Values
• Continuous Assessment & Examination information
• Research Theses information
• Equipment, Finance and Safety information
• Moderatorship Project Dates
• Personnel Policies, Procedures & Facilities
• Teaching Term Dates
• Academic Year Structure Dates
• Green Week

For further information on Environmental Sciences, please send an e-mail to botany@tcd.ie

Alumni Profiles

 

Aífric O’Malley was attracted to study Environmental Science as a result of her interests in ecology and the environment and her love of science. She graduated in 2009. She then carried out an MSc in Sustainable Development in DIT.  This introduced Aífric to Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility.  This led her to work with the DCU Ryan Academy.  The Academy is a non-profit, joint venture between Dublin City University and the family of the late Tony Ryan (Ryanair).  Its aim is to be the leading supporter of entrepreneurship and innovation in Ireland.  DCU Ryan Academy unites the best of academia and entrepreneurial practice through its unique partnership between Ireland's leading young university, DCU and the family of one of our greatest entrepreneurs, Tony Ryan.  Aífric is currently studying a FETAC Level 6 in Project Management.  Aífric explains that: "Environmental Science in Trinity is a stepping stone to any route within the environmental and science sector as well as other sectors, there is a definite need for people with strong scientific backgrounds in Ireland.  The course gives its students the skill set to make them a beneficial asset to a whole range of national and international companies".
  

Aine McCarthy decided to pursue a degree in Environmental Science as she has a love of science and a strong interest in ecology and the environment in particular. She graduated in 2009. She then carried out an MSc in Sustainable development in DIT.  This coupled with her strong environmental science background led to her working with Codema Sustainable Dublin, energy advisers to the Local Authorities in the Dublin Region. Codema's projects focus on energy and environment both locally and within the EU-for example working with electric vehicles, renewable energy and reducing Dublin's overall carbon emissions. Aine is currently studying a two year diploma in Marketing and PR at night, this has opened more doors within the environment and energy field. She explains: "Environmental Science forms a great platform for whatever route within the environmental sector you may wish to take, there is a shortage of people with strong scientific backgrounds in the area of Sustainable Development-this course allows you to develop a skill set which makes you a valuable asset to a whole range of progressive companies"