Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Higher Diploma in Environmental Science in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
7,500
(c. USD8,658.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The University of Limerick's Higher Diploma in Environmental Science enables science and engineering graduates to acquire advanced expertise in this expanding field. This industry-focused program stands out by emphasizing environmental technology, workplace health & safety, and environmental management practices.
Preserving environmental quality while sustaining modern living standards has become a priority for governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals alike. Ireland, as an EU member, must implement the Union's comprehensive environmental policies and regulations.
Businesses and communities now face stricter environmental standards regarding energy consumption, waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and air/water quality control. This creates significant opportunities for professionals who combine scientific environmental knowledge with technical and managerial solutions to address these pressing ecological challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a Level 8 honours degree at a minimum second class honours, grade 2 (NQF or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline such as engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology.
Applicants from other disciplines who have relevant scientific elements in their primary degree will also be considered.
Applicants who possess an honours degree, minimum 2nd class, grade 2, or equivalent in a non-numerate discipline and have three years experiential learning in an appropriate discipline will be considered.
RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those who do not meet the minimum entry requirement but who have gained substantial experience in the area.
Required Documents for UL application:
Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
A copy of your most recent CV, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE) or project work (applies to some courses only).
Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Applicants from other disciplines who have relevant scientific elements in their primary degree will also be considered.
Applicants who possess an honours degree, minimum 2nd class, grade 2, or equivalent in a non-numerate discipline and have three years experiential learning in an appropriate discipline will be considered.
RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those who do not meet the minimum entry requirement but who have gained substantial experience in the area.
Required Documents for UL application:
Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
A copy of your most recent CV, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE) or project work (applies to some courses only).
Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
7,500