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Environmental Science examines Earth's physical, chemical, and biological systems along with humanity's relationship to them. This interdisciplinary field explores methods for safeguarding, maintaining, and overseeing our environment. Its significance has grown exponentially due to the urgent requirement to conserve both natural ecosystems and human habitats for current and coming generations. Pressing concerns like climate shifts, biodiversity preservation, waste and resource handling, energy generation, and public health protection now dominate governmental priorities worldwide. These challenges have led to stricter environmental policies while simultaneously driving innovative research aimed at enhancing sustainability across all human endeavors. Consequently, there's rising demand for skilled, well-educated Environmental Science professionals.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)