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BS Environmental Science

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study which examines the interaction between humans and the environment, with specific reference to the effects of modern technological advances.

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BS Energy Systems Engineering

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

Energy Systems Engineering is a multidisciplinary programme that aims to meet the current and growing challenge of dwindling fossil fuel resources and the critical demand for alternative, renewable energy sources …

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BS Marine Science

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

Marine Science encompasses the study of marine life and environments, how they are formed and evolve, and how they are affected by human activity. Topics covered in this programme include …

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BS Earth and Ocean Sciences

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

Earth and Ocean Sciences involve the study of the physical and chemical processes that affect planet Earth and its oceans. In this field, you will study topical subjects, such as …

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BA Public and Social Policy

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

The study of public policy is concerned with how the formal, stated decisions of government bodies are initiated, formulated and implemented, and how the policy process can be improved. Social …

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Specialist Diploma in Environmental Sustainability

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

The specialist diploma awards are particularly suitable for students requiring medium-term upskilling for career advancement or for those interested in focused study in this subject area for personal or topical …

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MS Sustainable Environments

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This multidisciplinary course provides students with insight into environment, health, and sustainability issues within urban and rural environments. It integrates ecological, health and sustainability issues and considers their interaction within …

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MS Sustainable Resource Management: Policy and Practice

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This programme brings together theory, policy and practice to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience that are needed to pursue successful careers in managing environmental resources sustainably. This …

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ME Energy Systems Engineering

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This new programme, based at NUI Galway’s new Engineering Building, is for graduates of Level 8 BE degrees who want to develop their engineering knowledge for a career in industry …

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MS Coastal & Marine Environments: Physical Processes, Policy & Practice

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

The MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments is directed at graduates from Geography, Natural Sciences and other related disciplines in the social and natural sciences, and at professionals in the …

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MS Global Environmental Economics

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

The programme is specifically targeted to provide students with employability skills that are relevant to shape and influence future public policy, conduct environmental evaluations, lead research projects, work in a …

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MS Biodiversity & Land-Use Planning

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This part-time course extends over 24 months and runs in two-year cycles continuously from September through to the end of August of the second year. The modular course is devoted …

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MS Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This programme’s objective is to provide you with a high quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), enabling you to take on managerial responsibilities within …

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MA Environment, Society and Development

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

The programme involves engagement with a number of core areas in international development, critical security studies and political ecology, and will expose you to global concerns that encompass a complex …

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Teaching What Society Needs: “Hacking” an Introductory Marketing Course With Sustainability and Macromarketing

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)
  • Simon Fraser University (BC)
  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)
  • University of London
  • Middle East Technical University
  • IE Business School

Marketing classes are often focused on the micro level, failing to account for wider societal issues. In this article, we argue for the inclusion of a wider macro-sustainability focus, one …


Sustainable knowledge transformation in and through higher education: A case for transdisciplinary leadership

  • Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway (Co. Galway)

This article explores inter- and transdisciplinarity, given the need for more complex, relevant, and transformative knowledge to shift society towards more sustainable futures. It connects practical questions about economic, societal, …