CK010 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sustainability

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

404

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About this course

A new interdisciplinary degree at UCC about tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality. It mixes science, business, culture and society.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 introduces big sustainability challenges such as energy, food, climate and global development. From Year 2 you choose a stream: Science and Climate Action, Society and Culture, or Sustainable Business and Circular Economy. There is an international field trip and a final-year capstone project, plus electives from across the university.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you choose a semester of study abroad, a work placement or an independent research project.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go into sustainability consulting, climate and energy policy, international development, renewable energy, NGOs and local authorities, or on to a masters or PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about the environment and fairness, and like mixing science, business and social issues.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026404Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O2

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 University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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