UCC MicroCreds courses

Introduction to Sustainability and the Natural Environment (CE6045)

Course Fact File
CodeCE6045
Duration8 weeks
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ LevelLevel 9
Fees1800 - HCI Subsidy See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date16th August 2024
Venue

 This module will be delivered online.

Credits10
Start DateSeptember 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:

  1. Interpret sustainability and sustainable development and what it means in the context of the natural environment, for industrial systems, and for society.
  2. Determine the importance of natural capital and ecosystem services in the context of the modern world.
  3. Identify, appraise, and apply natural capital accounting methods.
  4. Communicate a detailed knowledge and understanding of various voluntary and legislative approaches for environmental assessment, management and protection.
  5. 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

Application choice guide

In the application level tab select "College of Science, Engineering and Food Science" then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for

 

Apply Now
Top