GEOG31120 SSPL Sustainability Internship

Academic Year 2024/2025

The aim of this module is to give students the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in a classroom setting to a professional workplace environment over a 6-12 week summer internship. Internships may vary considerably but in general terms students will work in environments where they will obtain a breadth of practical experience to complement the BSc Sustainability degree programme.

It should be noted that if this module is not satisfactorily completed, the repeat option will entail taking the equivalent number of taught credits in Stage 4.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

- Identify and develop employment opportunities;
- Work independently in unfamiliar situations;
- Manage their time effectively;
- Work effectively as a member of a team, respecting the views of other team members;
- Account for their actions and decisions;
- Critically reflect on their experiences;
- Gain a better understanding of sustainability in a professional environment;
- Demonstrate judgment and integrity in professional dealings;
- Show an ability to critically analyse a project, including the ability to form a judgment on their potential personal contribution, and the professional abilities necessary to complete the project;
- Demonstrate an awareness for confidentiality;
- Critically reflect upon how their degree is relevant to the professional environment; and
- Critically reflect upon their own career aspirations.

Indicative Module Content:

Internships are available subject to suitability and availability, and will range between 6 to 12 weeks. Students can apply for these placements and may be offered internships by placement providers. Students may alternatively source their own placements, but these need to be approved by relevant Internship Managers. Queries can be directed to sustainabilityinternships@ucd.ie

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Placement/Work Experience

300
Total

300
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is based on individual internship placements. As such, there are no set approaches to teaching and learning but it is expected that the students will avail of significant experiential learning opportunities. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

There are no specific learning requirements to take this module, but it is solely for BSc Sustainability students that have fully completed Stages 1 to 3.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ACC30080 - Business Internship, ENVB40650 - Environmental-based internship


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: This 2,000 word report should discuss your motivation for this internship, and reflect on the learning experience within the context of sustainability in a professional environment. Week 1 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

50

 Yes
Report(s): This 2,500 words report should address existing sustainability practices within the organisation, any changes introduced during the internship and an appraisal of limitations. Week 3 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

50

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback will be provided via Brightspace.