| Code | CE6053 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €1,800 - HCI Subsidy initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 20th December 2024 |
| Venue | Blended delivery. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | Proposed Date: 20/01/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
- To examine the concepts and principles of climate change, global warming, climate justice, decarbonisation, climate action, climate policy, sustainability and sustainable development.
- To gain an appreciation and knowledge of the science of climate change, contemporary issues in sustainability and climate action and the tools and strategies that can be applied to analyse, understand and solve those issues
Module Content
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 8 x 2.5hrs lectures
- 6 x 1hr tutorials
- 1x8hr workshop
Practicalities
Learning Methods:
20 hours online asynchronous (any time learning) activities
195 hours independent enquiry
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Articulate key concepts related to climate change, the climate system, mitigation, adaptation, sustainability, sustainable development, decarbonisation, climate policy, climate action, climate action plans and climate justice.
- Develop an understanding of the science of climate change.
- Describe climate and sustainability challenges in an environmental, economic and societal context, and how fair and just climate action plans needs to combine and consider multiple perspectives and constraints.
- Apply analytical tools to understand and develop equitable solutions to climate and sustainability issues through the analysis and interpretation of data.
- Design a complex system, process or policy solution to meet climate action targets.
- Develop strategies for achieving fair and just climate action at the organisational, urban, national and global scale.
Requirements
Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) with at least a Second Class Honours.
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
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