| Code | CE6045 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | 1800 - HCI Subsidy See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 28th August 2024 |
| Venue | This module will be delivered online. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
Outline
This module aims to introduce the learner to the principles of sustainability with a focus on one of the three core pillars – environmental sustainability.
Learning Pathway
Students completing the Introduction to Sustainability and the Natural Environment microcredential, along with CE6046 and can CE6047 gain exemptions from the PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise. Read more about that programme here PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 16 x 1Hr(s) Lectures
- 14 x 1Hr(s) Workshops
- 4 x 1Hr(s) Seminars
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment Details: 200 marks
- Learning Log(s) Reflective log - 30 marks
- Assignment - 35 marks
- Assignment - Written report - 35 marks
- In-class Test End of module test - 100 mks
Academic Contact Details for this Course
Mr. Declan Feeney, Atlantic Technological University Sligo
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Interpret sustainability and sustainable development and what it means in the context of the natural environment, for industrial systems, and for society.
- Determine the importance of natural capital and ecosystem services in the context of the modern world.
- Identify, appraise, and apply natural capital accounting methods.
- Communicate a detailed knowledge and understanding of various voluntary and legislative approaches for environmental assessment, management and protection.
- Identify and appraise a selection of methodologies used to measure sustainability.
Requirements
Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in any of the following:
- Science
- Engineering
- Business
- Management
- Economics
- Sustainability
- A related discipline (e.g. Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science or Medicine)
Candidates who have completed the Higher Diploma in Sustainability in Enterprise (NFQ, Level 8) are also eligible to apply to this micro-credential.
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €1,800 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €360.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)
Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below
In the application level tab select "College of Science, Engineering and Food Science" then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for
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