Overview
Key Facts
County Galway, on Ireland’s Atlantic West Coast is a land of contrasts. Influenced by its oceanic climate, glacial history, hydrology, geology and human habitation, it has developed a variety of beautiful landscapes with unique and fascinating habitats and species. From the fertile rocks of the Burren karst limestone, to the raised bogs of the midlands, the sheer cliffs of the Aran Islands to the salt marshes of Galway Bay, there is a wealth of natural history to explore.
The Ecology: Living Landscapes in the West of Ireland course of the University of Galway adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to studying ecology so the learners engage with all aspects of how these ecosystems are created and maintained through natural processes and anthropogenic activity. It will also consider conservation and sustainability issues and how a sound understanding of these ecological processes is used to combat the challenges facing the environment.
The summer school will consist of two modules, each two weeks in duration, which will focus on a selection of habitat types in the east and west of the county. The modules may be taken individually as a two week course or together as a comprehensive four week course.
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This course carries 6 Semester Credits/12 ECTS Credits at graduate level with the following thematic areas and credit allocation:
- Living Landscapes of Connemara and Joyce – 3 semester credits
- Living Landscapes of The Burren, and East County Galway – 3 semester credits
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Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
6/module
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Ecology Environmental SciencesExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate students should have completed at least one full year at university or college level before being admitted to the programme and are undertaking any Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Natural History or Natural Heritage course. Students should also have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate students with an interest in the subject area are also welcome to apply. They will have an extra assignment to complete to obtain the course credits
- Students should have a reasonable level of fitness and be prepared for field trips most days on the course. This may involve short hikes over trails and uneven surfaces
- A copy of your birth certificate or passport
- A digital image/passport photo for your student identity card (headshot)
- An official transcript of examination results
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International
2750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days. -
EU/EEA
2750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days.
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.