Energy, Environment and Sustainability
UCAS Code: D444
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
A-level grades CC + GCSE Mathematics grade C OR A-level grades CD including Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Mathematics grade C
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H4,H4,H4-H3,H3,H4,H4
H3H3H4H4 + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics OR H3H4H4H4 including at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics. A minimum of 5 subjects will be required in the Irish Leaving Certificate at least 4 of which should be at Higher Level.
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About this course
With the increasing costs associated with fossil fuel, the focus of the energy sector is moving steadily to renewable energy applications. As well as gaining an understanding of the renewable energy sector, students will also be able to develop a sound understanding of current environmental and waste management systems, their future development and the legislation surrounding changes in environmental practice and resource management. Foundation Degrees (FD) are distinctive in that they integrate employer involvement, accessibility, articulation and progression, flexibility and partnership into a single award. The Foundation Degree in Energy, Environment and Sustainability meets all these attributes through the provision of work placement, real-life case studies, an articulation route to the BSc Honours Land Use and Environmental Management degree within Queen's and partnership with South West College, Omagh Campus, where the programme is delivered. This Foundation Degree develops and improves participants' environmental knowledge and sustainable practices aimed at increasing diversification of economies. Through consideration of up-to-date environmental issues, a focus on economic and social renewal and knowledge transfer from best practice and demonstration models, graduates will be provided with a qualification to benefit business communities, their support workers and the public.
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Queen's University Belfast
School of Biological Sciences
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