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During this programme, you will: 

• Acquire key geographic knowledge about the environment and ecosystems. 

• Explore the range of services provided by urban ecosystems. 

• Examine sustainability in environmental and societal contexts. 

• Develop GIS skills to analyse geospatial data and propose solutions. 

• Improve your capacity for critical assessment and reflective practice. 

• Communicate your work in written and digital formats. 

Key Information: 

• Complete part-time in one year 

• Delivered online 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester 

• Submit a portfolio at the end of the final semester 

• Modules marked (M) can be taken as independent MicroCreds 

• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) 

You will learn through a blend of: 

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities 

• Reflective practice and guided research 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Part-time considerations:   

• Designed for working professionals   

• Evening or recorded lectures   

• Additional prep and group work time   

• Timetable provided after registration  

Year 1 

Spring Semester 

• Environmental Geospatial Data Analysis (M) (GY5021) trains students to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to analyse environmental and other geospatial data. 

• Urban Ecosystem Services (M) (GY5031) explores the range of services provided by ecosystems in urban settings. 

• allows students to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning by creating their own portfolio. 

Summer/Autumn Semester 

• Climate Hazards (M) (GY5022) examines the nature, extent, frequency, risk, and potential for adaption and mitigation against a range of climate hazards 

• Sustainability (M) (GY5032) explores sustainability from a variety of environmental and societal (social, cultural and economic) contexts. 

• gives students the opportunity to create a portfolio demonstrating the development of reflective practice and evidence-based excellence. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any subject. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

• Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• A copy of your CV
• Supporting Statement
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €5,250

Non- EU - €TBC

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa.  

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

• Springboard: Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to  

• Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Climate Adaptation Specialist
• Sustainability Officer / ESG Manager
• Climate Policy Analyst
• Environmental Consultant
• Urban Resilience Planner Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
• Sustainable Finance Analyst
• Renewable Energy Project Manager
• Researcher / Academic
• Development Program Manager 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions