Master of Science in Environmental Systems


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Alongside the positive transformation of our society, economic growth has led to additional waste, higher energy consumption and rising greenhouse gas emissions, threats to biodiversity and natural resources and to our built and natural heritage. The challenge, therefore, is to maintain growth and prosperity while avoiding environmental degradation and ensuring societal safety, health and welfare.


The MSc in Environmental Systems programme is designed to provide the practitioner with the knowledge and skills to meet these challenges in all sectors of society and the economy, through their work as environmental specialists.


What Will I Study?


The taught part of the Programme is composed of one mandatory modules


• Environment and Society


as well as seven electives (electives are only run if viable) chosen from the following list


• Energy Management • Energy Systems • • •


Design for the Environment


Life Cycle Engineering and Product Life Cycle Construction and Demolition Waste Management


• Municipal Waste Management •


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Sustainable Building Construction • Water Resource Protection


On completion of these modules, students can choose to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Sciences or complete a minor thesis in their chosen field in order to obtain the Master of Science.


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Engineering Hydrology and Hydrogeology Environmental Impact Assessment Passive House


• Biomass Sources and Utilisation • •


• Energy and the Economy •


Indoor Environmental Systems Sustainable Utilisation of Biomass


Advanced Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems


Level 9 1 year (September - September)


Application is made directly to the Admissions Office. See www.gmit.ie/postgrad for details.


Minimum entry requirement is normally a H2.2 in a level 8 degree in Science


or Engineering. International students are required to meet an English language standard equivalent to TOEFL (560) / IELTS (6.0).


Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 1 May 2013. Late applications may be considered subject to places being available.


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