DC294 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Climate and Environmental Sustainability

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

400

Down 73 points since 2023 (473).

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About this course

This degree mixes natural science and social science to study climate and environmental problems. Classes are small, with around 20 students.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You study subjects like climate change, biogeography, sustainable food security, environmental economics, data analysis and environmental ethics. You often work in teams on real data challenges, hear from industry partners, and take a residential field module. Final year includes water management, nature based solutions and a research project.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can study abroad at a partner university or do a year long paid INTRA work placement, both adding a year.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with organisations focused on climate and the environment, or in private and public sector roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about the environment, enjoy geography and working with data, and like teamwork and fieldwork.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026400Published after the final round
2025 431431465
2024 454454486
2023 473473500

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

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

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