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MSc in Environmental Policy  (W271)

MSc (NFQ Level 9) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Graduate Taught
NFQ Level
9
Award
Master of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Liana Ricci
Overall Programme Credits:
90
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 90 Electives: 0
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 90

Curricular information is subject to change.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40100 Environmental Economics & Climate Policy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40180 European Environmental Policy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40240 Environment and Development Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40040 Tools for Sust Development Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40170 Research for Environmental Pol Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
ENVP40190 Applications of Enviro Policy Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
ALL students MUST initially register for ENVP40030 Environmental Policy Thesis. In the Autumn Trimester, those students interested in pursuing an Internship will be expected to prepare their CV and seek Professional Work Experience opportunities from prospective employers under the guidance of the Internship Module Coordinator and the Programme Director. In the event that a student is successful in securing a suitable Professional Work Experience placement, subject to gaining approval of the Internship Module Coordinator, the student will be re-registered to ENVP40160 Internship - Research Project by the College Office.
ENVP40030 Environmental Policy Thesis Summer  30
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
ALL students MUST initially register for ENVP40030 Environmental Policy Thesis. In the Autumn Trimester, those students interested in pursuing an Internship will be expected to prepare their CV and seek Professional Work Experience opportunities from prospective employers under the guidance of the Internship Module Coordinator and the Programme Director. In the event that a student is successful in securing a suitable Professional Work Experience placement, subject to gaining approval of the Internship Module Coordinator, the student will be re-registered to ENVP40160 Internship - Research Project by the College Office.
ENVP40160 Internship - Research Project Summer  30

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
MTENA001 Stage 1 - 100.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47

MTHSC006 Stage 1 - 100.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47