DC166 · Level 8 · 4 years

Environmental Science and Technology

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

434

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A science degree about protecting the environment. It has a strong base in biology, chemistry, physics and maths.

How long
4 years
What you study
You do field trips and lab work, including environmental analysis. Modules include pollution, climate and aquatic science, environmental toxicology, and a module on reducing carbon on campus. Later years cover water and waste management and soil and energy science, and you finish with a project.
Placement and abroad
A nine-month work placement in third year, and a chance to study abroad.
Where it can lead
Careers include environmental monitoring, pollution control, waste and water management, councils, the EPA, consultancies and research.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about the environment and enjoy fieldwork and lab science.

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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

2023441202443420254342026434

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026434Published after the final round
2025 434434476
2024 434434465
2023 441441465

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 H6 or Ordinary O3
  • Lab Science subject or CS: Higher H5 or Ordinary O3

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

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