AU855 · Level 7 · 3 years

Environmental Science with Ecology

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

260

Down 28 points since 2023 (288).

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About this course

A degree about the environment and nature, learned through fieldwork, lab practicals and computer mapping. About half of the coursework is fieldwork and labs.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 starts with field trips and builds maths, biology, chemistry and IT. Year 2 includes aquatic ecology, water quality, climate science, terrestrial ecology, GIS and sustainable futures. Year 3 covers data management, ecological monitoring, toxicity and water treatment, plus online modules on waste and environmental impact assessment.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do a 12 to 15 week placement, for example with environmental agencies or consultancies. You can also study abroad in Sweden.
Where it can lead
The degree prepares you to manage natural and man-made resources.
Who it suits
Suits students who love the outdoors, enjoy science and want to protect the environment.

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About Environment

Environmental science, conservation, and sustainability

The study of Environment courses focuses on understanding the natural world, human impact on the environment, and strategies for sustainable management and conservation. Students learn about climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. E.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, Sustainability.

Points history

2023288202428020252422026260

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 242280430
2024 280280410
2023 288272462

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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