Bachelor of Arts - Climate and Environmental Sustainability (DC294)

The BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability is an applied geography program that is not just about understanding climate change and its consequences, but also about understanding how the environment itself offers solutions. This degree is ideal for those who have a keen interest in issues relating to the environment such as improving water quality and managing biodiversity. 

Innovative course topics and fieldwork

Students can expect to study topics related to climate change and environmental sustainability across multiple disciplines. They will have the chance to get up close and personal to the issues they’re learning about by visiting case study sites where environmental change is occurring and examining the main challenges facing Ireland. Some of the issues students can expect to engage with relate to improving water quality, managing biodiversity, and dealing with climate change from both physical and human geography perspectives.

Students can complete the BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.