Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management
| Duration: 18 Months |
•Interdisciplinary, holistic agri-environment Programme •Suitable for those interested in the conservation and sustainable management of our natural resources and rural environment •Modules organised into blocks of intensive lectures (1-2 week duration) •Progression to Masters dependent upon attainment of an average of 60% in Graduate Diploma examinations |
| Schedule: Part Time | |
| Starting: September 2013 | |
| Contact Name: Dr Helen Sheridan | |
| Contact Number: +353 1 716 7010 | |
| Fees: Fees Information |
Who is the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management for?
This Programme is designed for those interested in the management and sustainable use of our natural resources and the rural environment. It is equally appropriate for those currently working within the agri-environment sector and who wish to upskill, or for graduates who wish to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain employement within this challenging but very rewarding area.
What will I learn from the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management?
The primary objective of the Programme is to provide advanced training in agri-environmental issues and policy requirements for the conservation and protection of natural resources and the rural environment at both farm and landscape level.
Students of the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management programme will develop:
1) an understanding and appreciation of the complex relationships between farm management practices and the ecological status of rural ecosystems;
2) a comprehensive understanding of national, EU and international environmental policy legislation and its implementation e.g. Agri-Environment Regulation (2078/92), the obligation to protect biodiversity within the context of agriculture (CBD Associated Decision VII/3), Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), Water Framework Directive;
3) skills in floral and faunal identification, habitat classification and evaluation;
4) a comprehensive understanding of issues associated with farm waste management, pollution mitigation, animal welfare and the visual impacts of farmyard design on the wider landscape;
5) skills in soil identification, classification and management;
6) an understanding of the complex interactions between nutrients, soils, water and the atmosphere;
7) skills in the identification of archaeological field monuments, an understanding of their significance and of their management requirements;
8) a knowledge of the principles involved in planning law, EIA and SEA;
9) the ability to prepare and present written reports, time management and organisational skills, the ability to locate, critically analyse and synthesise available information.
How will I benefit from the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management?
The UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management programme will equip students with a comprehensive, holistic understanding of the rural landscape, the environmental challenges facing it and the necessary skill set to respond to these challenges. This, together with the development of a set of more generic skills e.g. time and project management, organisation and ability to critically analyse information, will make students of this Programme a valuable asset to any employer within the agri-environmental sector.
What is the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management programme about?
The primary objective of the UCD Graduate Diploma Rural Environmental Conservation & Management programme is to provide advanced training in agri-environmental issues and policy requirements for the conservation and protection of natural resources and the rural environment at both farm and landscape level.
Programme Contacts:
Dr Helen Sheridan