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Module Overview

Environmental Law & Institutions

The module provides the necessary grounding for the environmental manager in the administrative structures, statutory instruments and applications necessary in the implementation and achievement of environmental objectives.  The aim of this module is to provide the student with a proper understanding of environmental legislation and its impact on the process of monitoring and guiding the development process.

Module Code

SSPL 3027

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

•             Sources of Environmental Law

•             EU Environmental Law

•             Sustainable Development

•             Water

•             Air

•             Waste

•             Noise

•             Hazardous Substances

•             EPA

•             Food Safety

•             Heritage Protection

•             Nature Protection

Weekly one hour lecture and fortnightly one hour seminar / tutorial in a smaller group. Students will be expected to undertake work in advance of the seminars.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination80
Other Assessment(s)20