CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts - Geography, Environment and Sustainability

SETU Waterford Campus
SETU Waterford Campus
Course Code
SE200
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) makes available to you a wide range of Humanities and Social Science subjects in a course that is comparable to Arts degrees nationally and worldwide.

Students of the course are encouraged to see the world anew through the study of subjects such as English Literature, Sociology, Irish and other Modern European Languages, Religious Studies, Psychology and others and, over a three year period, not only to develop expertise in two subjects areas but to develop a questioning and creative approach to the modern world.

NB The individual subject option is not required on CAO application - it is chosen at college registration

College Link

College Link > SE200 - Arts - Geography, Environment and Sustainability

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)



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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course will accept All PLC (QQ/FET) Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Career Progression

Career paths include: Environmental and Climate Advocacy | GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis | Planning and Urban Development | Water Supply and Conservation | Eco-Tourism and Heritage Management | Civil Service and Policy Roles | International Development and NGOs

Further Research

College Link > SE200 - Arts - Geography, Environment and Sustainability

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)



Second subject Link > Arts - Geography, Environment and Sustainability

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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