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Module Overview

Environmental Licensing

This module introduces students to current practices in the preparation of major types of environmental licences as well as their assessment. The aim of this module is to ensure that graduating candidates have a good working knowledge of current practice in the preparation and assessment of major types of environmental licenses and how these relate to environmental management

Module Code

SSPL 4019

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

The syllabus includes the following elements:

  • Emission Standards
  • Waste licenses
  • Water Pollution Control Licenses
  • Environmental measurement, management & Monitoring
  • Air Emission Licenses
  • Integrated Pollution Control Licenses
  • Ecological licences
  • Foreshore Licences
  • Case Studies
  • Regulatory Agencies


A variety of teaching methods will be used including lectures, group discussion, problem solving exercises to encourage self-directed learning and analysis of case studies to encourage participant analytical thinking

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination100