Third Level Diploma & Degree

Course Full/ Part Time Length Entry RequirementCourse Cost Commencement DateCourse
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science in Energy Full Time 4 years At least Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects (including Mathematics; Irish or another language; and English).In addition applicants are required to hold at least the following in the Leaving Certificate or an approved equivalent: Grade C3 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Grade D3 in a Higher, Common or Ordinary Level paper in any one of the following:  Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Technology, Biology, Agricultural Science.  OR Grade B3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics (Grade D3 in Higher Level Mathematics also suffices) and Grade C3 in one of the following Higher Level papers:  Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science.

 N/A September 09
GMIT
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Engineering Full Time 3 years The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirements are pass (Grade D3 or better) in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 140 points. FETAC Level 5/6 awards are also accepted. N/A September 09
Bachelor of Science in Forest Management & Environment Full Time 3 years
Pass (Grade D3 or better) in five (5) Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 140 points.
Also available through ACCS mode.
N/A September 09
Master of Science in Environmental Science Full Time 1 year The normal entry requirement is an Honours Degree (H2.2) in Engineering or Science. € 6250 (full-time) September 09
Limerick Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Renewable & Electrical Energy Systems Full Time 3 year Five subjects in the Leaving Certificate at Grade OD3 level, to include Irish or English and Mathematics, and a minimum points score of 140 over 6 subjects. Cut off points 2007 Final cut off: 235
Median Points: 340 		N/A September 2009
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Management Full Time 1 year Progression from the Bachelor of Science in Renewable and Electrical Energy Systems Engineering (Level 7) or by direct entry.

Minimum Entry Requirements (a) a relevant Bachelor of Science (Level
7) with a minimum of 50% average in the
final examination;
or
(b) a pass in a relevant Bachelor of
Engineering (Level 7) with one years
suitable and relevant work experience;
or
(c) an equivalent qualification to (a). 		N/A September 2009
Introduction to Environmental Legislation and Waste Management Part Time 12 weeks, 2.5 hours per week There are no entry requirements. This programme is suitable for those requiring an understanding of the importance of waste management, classification & treatment, or those responsible for Waste Management such as Environmental Safety Officers, Managers, Supervisors, Science Technicians, Engineers, etc. €500 6th October 2009
Introduction to Small Scale Renewable Energy Technology Part Time 12 weeks, 1 night per week This is an introductory level programme. There are no formal entry requirements to take this module, no prior knowledge of renewable energy is necessary € 400 7th October 2009
Diploma in Sustainable Enterprise Part Time 3 years Learners must hold the Leaving Certificate, with passes in five modules (to include English and Mathematics) or equivalent. In the case of mature learners, that is anyone who is 21 years of age on the 1st January of calendar year of entry, these requirements will not apply. €1200 per year 29th September 2009
Institute of Technology Tralee
BSc in Renewable Energy & Energy Management Full Time 3 years www.ittralee.ie N/A September 09
Minor award certificate in Energy Management Part Time 1 year Direct entry via the IT, Tralee Lifelong Learning Department. For further details visit www.ittralee.ie  tel: (066) 7191701€300 or €1100 15th September 2009
Minor award certificate in Renewable EnergyPart Time1 year Direct entry via the IT, Tralee Lifelong Learning Department. For further details visit www.ittralee.ie  tel: (066) 7191701€300 or €1100 Tuesday 15th September 2009