Candidates must normally hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8?primary degree in a related subject area, or have relevant equivalent experiential learning.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.

An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

Next start date: September 2026

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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

The MScCCAFS builds your knowledge, skills and experiences across the broad fields of climate change, agri-food systems and food security. Taught modules are delivered by leading experts in these fields from the University and from guest lecturers around the world.

Our alumnus network includes graduates who are based in dozens of countries worldwide, in increasingly leading roles across government, research institutions, NGOs, companies, consultancies, universities and other entities.

Career mentoring, advice, strategy and facilitation is provided to all students on the MScCCAFS program to ensure that they can rapidly enter employment in relevant institutions and activities, where they can build from their interests, experience and training. The MScCCAFS program at University of Galway has a Theory of Change where the impact of the program on climate change, agriculture and food security globally is realised through our graduates.