AU966 · Level 8 · 4 years

Environmental Science with Ecology

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

322

Down 18 points since 2023 (340).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree about the environment and nature, with fieldwork and lab practicals. It is accredited by CIWEM.

How long
4 years
What you study
The course mixes outdoor fieldwork, lab work, computer mapping, site visits and classroom learning. About half the coursework is fieldwork and labs. Year 1 is shared with other ATU Sligo science degrees, so you can change course in Year 2. Skills include report writing and presentations.
Placement and abroad
A 12 to 15 week placement in Year 3, for example with environmental agencies, consultancies or the energy sector. You can also study abroad via Erasmus+.
Who it suits
Suits students who love the outdoors and nature and enjoy science fieldwork and lab work.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023340202433920253072026322

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026322Published after the final round
2025 307307400
2024 339339407
2023 340340390

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.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Sligo website ↗

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