ATU Galway / Mayo
ATU Galway / Mayo
Course Code
GA_SUSLC_V09
Zone
Attendance
Part time

Course Summary

This programme has been developed by a cross-disciplinary team in the context of the global climate and biodiversity crisis and the imminent need for organisations to respond to this. The aim of this programme is to provide a critical understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental challenges facing society and the interrelatedness of these challenges.

College Link

ATU Galway / Mayo
College Link > GA_SUSLC_V09 - Sustainability Leadership - Mayo

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

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.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Given the cross disciplinary nature of the programme, applicants may be from a range of disciplines. It is expected that applicants will have experience in an organisational environment and will be in a position to lead a sustainability related change.

Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Application Details

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.

For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

Start Date: September 2025.

Fees

Total Fees: €7,200.

The Student

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.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.


Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.


Career Progression

Progression Pathways
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.

Duration

1.5 years part-time, blended.

Study Hours
The programme is delivered with monthly workshops with directed e-learning in-between, approximately 10-12 hours per week.

On-Campus Attendance
Attendance is required for monthly block delivery.
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