Module: BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability Year Abroad

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability Year Abroad
Module Code	HUM1025 (ITS: YA)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	60

Description

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a structured year of study at an approved international partner institution specialising in climate science, environmental sustainability, sustainability policy, environmental management, geography, ecology, or related disciplines. Students will engage with international perspectives on climate change, sustainability challenges, environmental governance, conservation, and sustainable development while developing academic, professional, intercultural, and personal skills. The year abroad enables students to broaden their understanding of global environmental issues through exposure to different educational systems, cultural contexts, and environmental practices. Students are expected to complete and pass an approved programme of study at the host institution and maintain regular engagement with their home institution throughout the placement period. Reflective and academic activities may also be required to support learning integration and personal development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and understanding within the field of climate and environmental sustainability.
2. Apply academic and transferable skills in an international learning environment.
3. Communicate effectively in academic and intercultural contexts.
4. Demonstrate independence, adaptability, and self-management in a new educational and cultural setting.
5. Successfully complete and pass an approved programme of study at an international partner institution.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	12315	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Niamh Cullen	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

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Indicative Reading List

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