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College of Business, Public Policy & Law
School of Business and Economics
The MSc in Global Environmental Economics is offered within the Economics
Discipline
This handbook is issued for the guidance of students only. Course content and
course options may change and students are advised to verify information in
this handbook with the Programme Director and, where appropriate, module
coordinators.
The information provided is intended for those who are joining the MSc Global
Environmental Economics, whether part-time or full-time, in 2021.
The information provided here is correct and up-to-date, to the best of our
knowledge, at the time of writing (23 August 2021), but is subject to change,
particularly with respect to public health guidance and university policies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction & Welcome .................................................................................................... 3
Useful Contacts: ................................................................................................................. 4
About NUI Galway .............................................................................................................. 4
Environmental Economics at NUI Galway........................................................................ 4
Economics events............................................................................................................... 5
Class representatives .......................................................................................................... 5
Academic Term Dates ......................................................................................................... 6
M.SC. IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS – Course Outline .................................. 7
Programme objectives ........................................................................................................ 7
Programme Structure (Full-time) ....................................................................................... 9
Programme Structure (Part-time) Year 1 ......................................................................... 10
EC505 Dissertation .......................................................................................................... 12
Placements ....................................................................................................................... 12
Mode of Delivery and Attendance .................................................................................... 14
Blackboard (on-line learning platform) ........................................................................... 19
COVID-19 and Class Attendance ....................................................................................... 20
Module Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 21
On-Campus Facilities & Services ....................................................................................... 25
Registration ...................................................................................................................... 25
Student ID Card ............................................................................................................... 25
Library Facilities ............................................................................................................. 25
Computer Facilities .......................................................................................................... 26
Academic Skills Hub ....................................................................................................... 26
Academic Writing Centre ................................................................................................ 26
The Students Union (SU) ................................................................................................. 27
Student Health Unit.......................................................................................................... 27
Counselling ...................................................................................................................... 28
Business Student Advisor ................................................................................................ 28
Disability Office............................................................................................................... 28
University Chaplains........................................................................................................ 28
Postgraduate Admissions ................................................................................................. 28
Fees Office ....................................................................................................................... 29
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Accommodation Office .................................................................................................... 29
Parking ............................................................................................................................. 29
Health & Safety................................................................................................................ 30
**Students are strongly encouraged to consult the NUI Galway website for information
on college policies**. ....................................................................................................... 30
COVID-19 and Staying Safe ........................................................................................... 30
Meet the Lecturers ........................................................................................................... 34
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Introduction & Welcome
Dear class of 2021/22,
I am delighted to welcome you to Economics at NUI Galway, for those who are joining us for the first
time, and to welcome back those who have studied with us previously. I, along with all of the teaching
and support staff involved in the programme, are very much looking forward to meeting you in the
coming weeks.
You are joining a programme that is relatively unique in Ireland – and beyond – in terms of the focus
on applied environmental economics, and we hope that studying with us will be a highly rewarding
and enjoyable experience. This is an important and exciting time to study environmental economics.
The team of lecturing staff that contribute to the programme are experienced, dedicated and highly
expert. As I hope you will discover throughout the time you spend with us, you are also joining an
Economics discipline that is highly research active in the area of environmental economics, across a
range of sub-themes including agriculture, marine, energy, natural resources, and climate change, and
this is reflected in the more specialist modules on the programme. Economics at NUI Galway also hosts
two research centres dedicated to applied environmental economics themes: the Socio-Economic
Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) and the Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability
(CERIS).
Throughout the year we will of course be adhering to public health guidelines to best protect the well-
being of students, staff, and the wider community. Therefore, while our intention is to pursue lecture
delivery in person to the fullest extent possible, the delivery mode may change in line with the evolving
public health situation.
I trust you will find the contents of this handbook useful and that it will provide a first point of
reference for general information about the programme and about the university more generally. If
you have any questions or concerns, I would point you in the first instance to the various links and
resources that are provided here in this handbook. There are many supports available to you from the
university, and you should feel free to avail of these as needed. Please also feel free to contact me,
and/or Claire Noone (who provides excellent admin support for the programme), directly if you wish,
and we will do our best to help and support you in any way we can.
Finally, I would like to wish you all the very best for the year ahead, and to reiterate the important
messages around staying safe, following the guidelines from the university and the health authorities,
and more generally looking out for one another as we work together as a community of staff and
students, over the coming months.
With best wishes,
Tom
______________________________________________
Dr. Thomas K.J. McDermott
Galway University Foundation Lecturer in the Economics of Climate Change and Development, NUI Galway
Director MSc. Global Environmental Economics
Visiting Fellow, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics
e: thomas.mcdermott@nuigalway.ie | t: +353 (0)91 494327 | a: Room 221, Aras Cairnes, North Campus, NUI Galway.
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Useful Contacts:
1. Claire Noone, Administrator (Economics) – Supports programme administration.
E: claire.noone@nuigalway.ie, T: 091 492177
2. Professor Paddy Gillespie, Head of Economics.
E: paddy.gillespie@nuigalway.ie, T: 091 495636
About NUI Galway
Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 175 years. NUI Galway has earned
international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality
teaching. NUI Galway ranks among the top 1% of Universities in the world. Our prestigious
history spans almost two centuries. Our spectacular location boasts the unique landscape and
culture of the west of Ireland. Our global network connects us to partners around the world.
Our researchers are shaping the future. Our students are shaping their own. Visit
www.nuigalway.ie to learn more about NUI Galway.
Environmental Economics at NUI Galway
The MSc Global Environmental Economics is hosted by the Discipline of Economics at NUI
Galway, part of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, which is in turn one of
three Schools in the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at NUI Galway.
Throughout the programme you will mainly be engaged with academic staff of the Economics
discipline. You can find staff profiles and contact details at this link (see also the profiles of
core staff teaching on the programme towards the end of this document).
www.nuigalway.ie/economics/people/
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Economics at NUI Galway has a long and proud tradition of engaging with environmental
issues, both through our teaching and research. The MSc in Global Environmental Economics
was introduced in 2018, replacing the previous MSc in Natural Resource Economics and
Governance.
Environmental Economics represents one of the core areas of research focus within
Economics at NUI Galway, and this is reflected in the presence of two highly active research
groups in the area of environmental economics:
The Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS):
The CERIS Mission is to conduct high-quality economic research that helps develop a
more inclusive society and sustainable environment, ensuring a better future for all.
We aim to better understand individual behaviour and policy decisions, from the local
to the global scale.
The Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU):
SEMRU is the foremost marine economic analysis centre in Ireland. SEMRU was
established with the objective of expanding marine socio-economic research
capability in Ireland, centred around a research cluster in Galway led by NUI Galway
and linking with Teagasc and the Marine Institute.
Economics events
Economics at NUI Galway strongly encourages economics students’ wide and deep
engagement in your studies. One avenue to do that is through attending our many
economics events on campus, such as conferences, workshops, and the regular seminars
given by academic staff, researchers and PhD students from economics at NUI Galway, and
by external visitors.
www.nuigalway.ie/economics/events/
Class representatives
It has proved very valuable at times to have good class representatives (at least one or
perhaps two, depending on numbers in the class) to raise issues and help communication
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amongst the class, so I hope some of you will consider putting your names forward for this
role, which is not onerous. The class representatives are the first point of contact for raising
issues and providing feedback to the programme director.
It can also be useful in a small class, with an intensive programme, for people to get to know
each other over time, and co-operate (via study groups etc.) as they see fit, in managing the
workload. That has proved very valuable for previous cohorts, and it is something you
should consider seriously as a class. If particular supports might be useful in setting up study
groups – e.g. provision of an online forum, or allocation of students to groups – please
discuss with the programme director.
Academic Term Dates
The first semester 2021-22 academic year begins on Monday 6th September 2021.
Academic Year 2021-2022
2021
Orientation 1st years Dates to be confirmed for Orientation
Start of teaching - 1St Years* Monday 27th September
End of teaching - 1st Years* Friday 17th December (12 weeks of teaching)
Start of teaching all other years Monday 6th September
End of teaching all other years Friday 26th November (12 weeks of teaching)
Study week Monday 29th November to Friday 3rd December
Semester 1 exams start Monday 6th December
Semester 1 exams end Friday 17th December (10 days of exams)
Christmas Holiday Saturday 18th December
2022
Start of teaching Monday 10th January
End of Teaching Friday 1st April (12 weeks of teaching)
Easter Good Friday 15th April to Easter Monday 18th April
Field Trips Monday 4th April to Friday 8th April
Study Week Monday 11th April to Friday 15th April
Semester 2 Exams Start Tuesday 19th April
Semester 2 Exams End Friday 6th May (13 days of exams)
Autumn Repeat Exams Tuesday 2nd August to Friday 12th August (9 days of exams)
Holidays Easter: Good Friday 15th April to Easter Monday 18th April 2022
Bank Holidays: Monday 25th October 2021 / Thursday 17th March 2022 /
Monday 2nd May 2022 / Monday 6th June 2022 / Monday 1st August 2022
6M.SC. IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS –
Course Outline
Note: The following information is intended to give an overview of the programme, and a
flavour of the main themes of each module. Full details of module content, assessments,
reading lists etc. will be provided by individual lecturers in the form of module outlines at the
beginning of each semester.
This programme is designed to address many of the greatest challenges facing societies
around the world today including climate change, food and energy security, the need to
achieve sustainable and resilient forms of economic development, pollution and biodiversity
loss. A global environmental economics perspective is central to our understanding of these
challenges and students acquire relevant theoretical and practical skills to meet these global
challenges and formulate appropriate policy responses. A unique combination of theoretical
and applied subjects is delivered through small group teaching by academics as well as
industry and policy experts. This guarantees a practical focus that is further strengthened
through the opportunity to pursue work placements in related companies or research
institutes in Ireland or abroad.
Programme objectives
The programme objectives of the MSc in Global Environmental Economics are:
• Core economic knowledge - our graduates will understand and analyse global
environmental issues from an economic perspective.
• Analytical skills – our graduates will have advanced knowledge of economic
methods used to analyse environmental problems.
• Influence public policy – our graduates will have the required knowledge and
skills to critically evaluate and inform future public policy in relation to the
environment.
• Global perspective – our graduates will be able to understand interlinkages
regarding environmental problems and how these differ around the world.
• Communication skills – our graduates will have effective communication skills
and be proficient with various media.
Learning objectives
On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to:
7• Apply suitable theoretical and practical economic methods to analyse global
environmental challenges;
• Conduct economic evaluations of environmental policies and projects;
• Apply advanced econometric and statistical methods to analyse various
environmental problems;
• Utilise economic theory and practical skills to inform public policy;
• Discuss and explain differences and similarities regarding environmental
problems around the world;
• Critically evaluate and summarize the current scholarly environmental
economics literature in selected specialized fields;
• Communicate clearly the outcomes of analyses and recommended actions
and decision.
8Programme Structure (Full-time)
Semester 1 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC501 Microeconomic Theory 10
EC506 Econometrics 10
EC5118 Climate Change Economics 10
EC5117 Natural Resource Governance & Sustainability 10
Semester 2 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC5115 Environmental Economic Modelling 10
EC517 Cost Benefit Analysis & Evaluation 10
EC5116 Global Issues in Agricultural, Marine and 10
Renewable Energy Economics
EC505 Dissertation 10
Plus one optional module (in semester 2)
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC526 Public Sector Economics 10
EC5119 Derivatives and Risk Management 10
EC5121 Applied Econometrics 10
MK5132 Social Marketing and Environmental 10
Sustainability
*EC5102 Renewable Energy Economics and Policy 10
*MS5109 Business Analytics with SAP 10
*Not on offer in 2021/22
9Programme Structure (Part-time) Year 1
Semester 1 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC501 Microeconomic Theory 10
EC5118 Climate Change Economics 10
Semester 2 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC5116 Global Issues in Agricultural, Marine and 10
Renewable Energy Economics
Plus one optional module (in semester 2)
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC526 Public Sector Economics 10
EC5119 Derivatives and Risk Management 10
EC5121 Applied Econometrics 10
MK5132 Social Marketing and Environmental 10
Sustainability
*EC5102 Renewable Energy Economics and Policy 10
*MS5109 Business Analytics with SAP 10
*Not on offer in 2021/22
10Programme Structure (Part-time) Year 2
Semester 1 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC506 Econometrics 10
EC5117 Natural Resource Governance & Sustainability 10
Semester 2 Core
Mod Code Module Title ECTS credits
EC5115 Environmental Economic Modelling 10
EC517 Cost Benefit Analysis & Evaluation 10
EC505 Dissertation 10
11EC505 Dissertation
Placement/Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines: Some people prefer the word thesis; others dissertation.
There is no distinction between them in practice.
Deadline: Generally the end of July. You will be required to submit an electronic copy to the
Programme Director and to your Supervisor. No hard copy of the thesis is required. Details in relation
to formatting requirements, marking schemes and general approaches to writing a thesis will be
provided in a separate guidance document.
Length: The thesis should be not less than 6,000 words.
General Note: Some students will spend the summer on a work placement while others will not. Some
students in particular work placements will be able to use most or all of their work as part of their
thesis while others will not.
Placements
• Usually students undertake their dissertation during a work / research placement, over a 2
month period (usually Mid-May to end of July)
• At the end submit a dissertation of not less than 6,000 words, based on your research
• Placements are competitive, and will usually involve students applying for and engaging in a
competitive process to win the placement.
• A range of placement opportunities will be provided…
• Some students will be selected for an external placement while others will
undertake their placement at NUI Galway. Some will be paid, and others not.
Some internal / research placements will have a modest “studentship” (small
financial award) attached to them.
• Placements are not a requirement to receive an MSc degree. But submission of a dissertation
is a requirement.
12• An academic supervisor from NUI Galway will be assigned to supervise the research project
for your dissertation and grade your final submission (whether or not you go on external
placement).
• The research topic will be agreed by the supervisor, the placement agency (where applicable)
and the student.
• The research will involve applying the theories and techniques introduced in the taught
modules to an applied research question.
• In most cases, the research will involve an applied research question – and typically some data
analysis. However there are a range of acceptable formats for the dissertation, provided the
approach you wish to take is agreed with your supervisor.
Some possible approaches to the dissertation:
• Econometric (or other) data analysis
• Case study (studies)
• Meta-analysis
• Policy review
• Theoretical modelling
• Simulations (data-driven modelling)
13Mode of Delivery and Attendance
The following message to students from Prof Michelle Millar (Dean of Students) outlines the
university’s general approach to module delivery and attendance for the coming academic
year (2021-22).
Protocol for dealing with student absences from on-campus Teaching activity
An Prótacal maidir le déileáil le neamhláithreachtaí mac léinn ó ghníomhaíocht Teagaisc
ar champas
Dear student, A mhic léinn, a chara,
Tá súil agam go bhfuil sibh ar fad ag baint
I hope you are all enjoying the summer taitneamh as saoire an tsamhraidh agus go
break and are looking forward to the bhfuil sibh ag súil go mór leis an mbliain
upcoming academic year. acadúil atá romhainn.
NUI Galway is committed to maximising Tá Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh, tiomanta
and optimising the on-campus experience d’eispéireas na mac léinn ar an gcampas a
for students for Academic Year 2021-22, bharrfheabhsú an oiread agus is féidir sa
while carefully balancing the public health Bhliain Acadúil 2021-22, agus táimid ag
risks against the known pedagogical, obair le cothromaíocht thomhaiste a aimsiú
student experience and mental health idir rioscaí sláinte poiblí agus na tairbhí
benefits of in-person teaching and aitheanta a bhaineann le teagasc
learning. agus le foghlaim ar an láthair ó thaobh na
hoideolaíochta, na meabhairshláinte agus
Students are normally expected to attend eispéireas an mhic léinn féin de.
in-person where teaching is scheduled to De ghnáth, bítear ag súil leis go
take place on campus. bhfreastalóidh mic léinn ar an láthair sa
chás go bhfuil teagasc sceidealta ag tarlú ar
The health and wellbeing of our learning champas.
and research community remains a priority Tá sláinte agus folláine ár bpobail taighde
at this time. Students may find that they ina dtosaíocht againn i gcónaí ag an am seo.
cannot attend classes on campus for short Féadfar nach mbeidh de chumas ar mhic
or longer periods for a variety of acceptable léinn freastal ar ranganna ar champas ar
Covid-related reasons including: feadh tréimhsí gearra nó fada ar an iomad
cúiseanna inghlactha a bhaineann le Covid,
• Global travel restrictions are lena n-áirítear na dálaí seo a leanas:
preventing the student from • Tá srianta taistil domhanda i
arriving in Galway for the start of bhfeidhm a choisceann ar an mac
the semester léinn teacht go Gaillimh ag tús an
• The student has a certified medical tseimeastair.
condition which puts them at a • Tá fadhb shláinte lena bhfuil teist
higher risk from COVID-19 leighis ag an mac léinn a fhágann
• The student is living with a close gur mó an baol go dtolgfaidh sé/sí
family contact with a certified COVID-19.
14medical condition which puts them • Tá an mac léinn ina c(h)ónaí le
at a higher risk from COVID-19, and dlúth-theagmhálaí teaghlaigh ag a
the student has received medical bhfuil fadhb shláinte dheimhnithe a
advice indicating they should limit fhágann gur mó an baol go
their movements dtolgfaidh sé/sí COVID-19, agus tá
• The student has COVID-19 comhairle leighis faighte ag an mac
symptoms and is scheduled for a léinn srian a chur lena c(h)uid
COVID-19 test, is awaiting test gluaiseachtaí.
results, or is restricting their • Tá airíonna COVID-19 ar an mac
movements, etc. léinn agus tá coinne le haghaidh
• The student has been identified as a tástáil COVID-19 aige/aici, tá sé/sí
close contact of someone who has ag fanacht le torthaí tástála, nó tá
COVID-19 symptoms and is sé/sí ag cur sian lena c(h)uid
restricting their movements gluaiseachtaí.
accordingly. • Aithníodh an duine mar dhlúth-
theagmhálaí le duine ar a bhfuil
This list is indicative rather than exhaustive airíonna COVID-19 agus atá ag cur
and Schools/ disciplines may identify srian lena c(h)uid gluaiseachtaí dá
additional acceptable reasons for non- réir.
attendance in particular cases. Liosta táscach seachas liosta gan teorainn is
ea an liosta seo agus féadfar go n-
Short-term Absences aithneoidh Scoileanna/disciplíní a
• If, for any acceptable reason, a thuilleadh cúiseanna inghlactha le
student will miss a small number neamhláithreacht i gcásanna áirithe.
(no more than 2 weeks) of on- Neamhláithreachtaí Gearrthéarmacha
campus teaching sessions, students • Má chailleann mac léinn, ar chúis
must inform their Programme inghlactha ar bith, líon beag seisiún
Director/ Co-ordinator of their teagaisc ar champas (tréimhse nach
absence by emailing them, and mó ná 2 sheachtain), is amhlaidh a
should stay up-to-date with online chaithfidh mic léinn an Stiúrthóir /
lectures/resources, where online Comhordaitheoir Cláir a chur ar an
material is provided, and notes on eolas faoina neamhláithreacht ach
Blackboard. ríomhphost a sheoladh
• Where a student is absent on a chuige/chuici, agus ba chóir do mhic
specified short-term basis for Covid- léinn fanacht cothrom le dáta le
19 related reasons but is not sick léachtaí/hacmhainní ar líne, nuair a
(e.g., waiting on a test result, chuirtear ábhar ar líne ar fáil, agus le
waiting on a test, advised to self- nótaí ar Blackboard.
isolate / restrict movement etc), a • Chomh fada agus is féidir, agus ar an
medical certificate is not tuiscint gurb ann do ghnéithe
required. However, if a pattern of teagaisc nach féidir a sheachadadh
absenteeism from on-campus go cianda i gcás roinnt ábhar/clár,
classes is evident, a medical lena n-áirítear scileanna
certificate will be required. saotharlainne / praiticiúla /
• In so far as possible, and noting, socrúcháin chliniciúil / cliniciúla,
that for some oibreoidh úinéirí modúl i gcomhar le
subjects/programmes, there are mic léinn le teacht ar bhealach a
15integral lab / practical / clinical gcuireann ar chumas an mhic léinn
placement / clinical skills páirt a ghlacadh go cianda ar feadh
components that cannot be achar gairid (e.g. ábhar taifeadta a
delivered remotely, module owners chur ar fáil, nótaí agus sleamhnáin
will work with students to find a léachta a chur ar fáil, etc.).
way of enabling the student to • Ba chóir do mhic léinn nach bhfuil in
participate remotely for a short ann freastal ar an láthair a bheith ar
period of time (e.g. making an eolas nach bhféadfar eispéireas
recorded material available, an tseomra ranga a athchruthú go
providing lecture notes and slides, hiomlán ar líne, agus gur trí
etc). fhreastal ar champas is fearr a
• Students who are unable to attend bhaintear amach torthaí foghlama
in person should be aware that it seisiún teagaisc
will not be possible to replicate the saotharlainne/praiticiúil.
in-person classroom experience
fully online, and that the learning
outcomes for lab-/practical- Neamhláithreachtaí Fadtéarmacha
teaching sessions are best met • Más gá le mac léinn, ar chúis
through on-campus attendance. inghlactha ar bith, leanúint lena
c(h)uid staidéir go cianda ar feadh
Long-term Absences líon suntasach seisiún teagaisc ar
• If, for any acceptable reason, a champas (tréimhse níos faide ná 2
student will need to continue their sheachtain), ní mór don mhac léinn
study remotely for a significant cead a iarraidh ach an
number of on-campus teaching Stiúrthóir/Comhordaitheoir Cláir a
sessions (more than 2 chur ar an eolas faoina
weeks), the student must request neamhláithreacht phleanáilte ar
permission by informing their ríomhphost, agus ní mór an
Programme Director/ Co- cháipéisíocht ábhartha (e.g. fianaise
ordinator of their planned absence le srianta taistil) a
from campus by emailing them, and sholáthar Cuirfidh an Stiúrthóir /
must provide relevant Comhordaitheoir Cláir an t-iarratas
documentation (e.g. evidence of faoi bhráid Dhéan an Choláiste (nó
travel restrictions). The Programme ainmní) le haghaidh faofa. Ba chóir
Director/ Co-ordinator will refer the don mhac léinn fanacht cothrom le
request to the College Dean (or dáta le léachtaí/hacmhainní ar líne,
nominee) for approval. The student nuair atá fáil ar a leithéid, agus le
should stay up-to-date with online nótaí ar Blackboard.
lectures/resources, where available, • Má tá mac léinn leochaileach ar
and notes on Blackboard. bhonn leighis, agus má comhairlíodh
• If a student is medically vulnerable dó/di srian a chur lena c(h)uid
and has been advised to limit their gluaiseachta ar feadh na bliana
movements for the duration of the acadúla, agus má chaithfidh sé/sí
academic year, and will therefore páirt a ghlacadh ar bhonn cianda dá
need to participate remotely, réir sin, is amhlaidh a chaithfidh mic
students must request permission léinn cead a iarraidh ach an
by informing their Programme Stiúrthóir/Comhordaitheoir Cláir a
16Director/ Co-ordinator of their chur ar an eolas faoina
planned absence from campus by neamhláithreacht phleanáilte ar
emailing them, and must provide ríomhphost, agus caithfidh sé/sí an
relevant documentation (e.g. cháipéisíocht ábhartha (e.g. teastas
medical certificate). The Programme leighis) a sholáthar. Cuirfidh an
Director/ Co-ordinator will refer the Stiúrthóir / Comhordaitheoir Cláir
request to the College Dean (or an t-iarratas faoi bhráid Dhéan an
nominee) for approval. The student Choláiste (nó ainmní) le haghaidh
should stay up-to-date with online faofa. Ba chóir don mhac léinn
lectures/resources and notes on fanacht cothrom le dáta le
Blackboard. léachtaí/hacmhainní ar líne agus le
• Students who cannot attend in nótaí ar Blackboard.
person for reasons connected with • Ba chóir do mhic léinn nach féidir
a disability should engage with freastal ar an láthair ar chúiseanna a
Disability Support Services and may bhaineann le héagumas teagmháil a
require an update to their LENS dhéanamh le Seirbhísí Tacaíochta do
report. Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas agus
• In so far as possible, and noting that d’fhéadfaí go mbeidh nuashonrú ar
for some subjects/programmes, a t(h)uarascáil LENS ag teastáil.
there are integral lab / practical / • Chomh fada agus is féidir, agus ar an
clinical placement / clinical skills tuiscint gurb ann do ghnéithe
components that cannot be teagaisc nach féidir a sheachadadh
delivered remotely, module owners go cianda i gcás roinnt ábhar/clár,
will work with students to find a oibreoidh úinéirí modúl i gcomhar le
way of enabling the student to mic léinn le teacht ar bhealach a
participate remotely (e.g. making gcuireann ar chumas an mhic léinn
recorded material available, páirt a ghlacadh go cianda (e.g.
providing lecture notes and slides, ábhar taifeadta a chur ar fáil, nótaí
etc) agus sleamhnáin léachta a chur ar
• Students who are unable to attend fáil, etc.).
in person should be aware that it • Ba chóir do mhic léinn nach bhfuil in
will not be possible to replicate the ann freastal ar an láthair a bheith ar
in-person classroom experience an eolas nach bhféadfar eispéireas
fully online and that the learning an tseomra ranga a athchruthú go
outcomes for lab-/practical- hiomlán ar líne agus gur trí fhreastal
teaching sessions are best met ar champas is fearr a bhaintear
through on-campus attendance. amach torthaí foghlama seisiún
teagaisc saotharlainne/praiticiúil.
Please note that your absence from the
programme may have an impact on your
ability to progress/complete the Tabhair faoi deara go bhféadfadh tionchar a
programme. Your Programme Director/ bheith ag do neamhláithreacht ón gclár ar
Co-ordinator will advise on any such do chumas dul chun cinn a dhéanamh sa
implications. chlár/an clár a chríochnú. Cuirfidh do
Stiúrthóir / Chomhordaitheoir Cláir
Students should also be aware that comhairle ar fáil maidir lena leithéid
semester one exams are currently planned d’impleachtaí.
17to take place in person on campus for the Tá sonraí teagmhála na gComhordaitheoirí
majority of programmes and for all years Cláir ar gach Clár ar fáil ar líne
(except first years who will be assessed via ar https://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ agus
continuous assessment in semester one), ar leathanaigh ghréasáin an Choláiste.
and that attendance on campus for exams
will be required. Guím briseadh samhraidh suaimhneach
Contact details of Programme Coordinators agus tairbheach oraibh go léir.
for all programmes are available online
Le gach dea-mhéin,
at https://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ and
Michelle.
on College webpages.
Wishing you all a relaxing and fulfilling An tOllamh Michelle Millar
summer break. Déan na Mac Léinn
With kindest regards,
Michelle.
Professor Michelle Millar
Dean of Students
18Blackboard (on-line learning platform)
Blackboard is the web-based learning environment used at NUI Galway. There is a Blackboard
folder for each module, including course content, and information on class projects,
assignments and assessments. All students are required to familiarise themselves with
Blackboard and to log on regularly to keep up to date with the requirements of each
module. Blackboard will not only be used to contain and circulate key module materials
(lecture notes, announcements, assignments, etc.), it may also be used for hosting live and
recorded lecture sessions. These will be accessed through Blackboard Collaborate and the
Virtual Classroom.
In most modules, submission of assignments will also be facilitated through Blackboard, via
Turnitin Assignments. Turnitin generates a ‘Similarity Report’ which identifies unoriginal
submitted material.
For a quick guide to Blackboard, please see the following link:
https://www.nuigalway.ie/information-solutions-services/services-for-
students/blackboard/students/
For a quick guide to Blackboard Collaborate, please see the following link:
https://tips.nuigalway.ie/m/Collaborate/l/1089319-using-blackboard-collaborate-ultra
For a quick guide to Turnitin Assignments, please see the following link:
https://tips.nuigalway.ie/m/blackboard/l/1097389-turnitin-assignments-video-overview
19COVID-19 and Class Attendance
At all times, please continue to comply with public health advice, as current, with regard to cough
etiquette, handwashing and social distancing. Please note the critical need for personal
responsibility and shared collective responsibility to facilitate the safe operation of campus life.
Personal and Protective Equipment
Face masks/visors will be available for students to collect on arrival to campus – please consult the
Students Union to access these provisions.
Currently, it is required that face masks in indoor on-site shared settings are required to be worn by
students and staff in accordance with prevailing public health regulations and guidance. This
includes in classrooms, and lecture theatres during lectures, classes and tutorials.
Other Accommodations
Lecture venues – all lecture venues have been selected on the basis of public health guidance
regarding room occupancy and group gatherings. Adequate ventilation systems are in place within
to minimise risk of viral transmission, and local ventilation (such as leaving windows open) will be
implement where appropriate.
Testing on Campus: It is expected that the HSE Covid-19 Testing Centre will reopen on campus when
students return in September. An update to the university community on how and when to access
this service will be circulated then.
Student Health Unit: The Student Health Unit offer medical care to our students by prior
appointment only. See more information on the Student Health Unit website.
20Module Descriptions
Semester 1
Econometrics
The principal aim of this module is to provide students with a thorough understanding of
the core techniques of econometrics and their application, in order to test economic
theories and measure magnitudes relevant for economic policy and other decisions. These
skills will provide a foundation for subsequent study of quantitative topics in economics and
are one of the key elements in the professional training of an economist. The module differs
from the standard approach taken in traditional econometrics courses in that it focuses
mainly on the issues and challenges that empirical researchers address when they apply
econometric methods. The module’s approach reflects how econometric instruction has
evolved from simply describing a set of abstract statistical recipes, to showing how
econometrics can be used to empirically study questions across a variety of disciplines.
Climate Change Economics
This module will apply the theoretical and practical tools of economic analysis to the
problem of climate change. A particular focus will be on economic evaluation of the costs of
climate change (empirical estimation of climate damages) and the economic tools used to
evaluate climate policy (climate-economy models).
Microeconomic Theory
The course will cover the core topics in microeconomic theory at the Masters level.
Natural Resource Governance & Sustainability
The term “environmental governance” has been widely used in relation to the concept of
sustainable development. The module takes a capital-based approach to the study of
sustainability. In this regard particular attention will be given to the relationship between
social capital, natural capital and physical capital and institutions and regimes that govern
these forms of capital in the context of natural resource management.
Semester 2
Environmental Economic Modelling
This module covers a number of key economic modelling approaches typically applied in
environmental economics. Topics covered are revealed and stated preference techniques,
21economic experiments, as well as GIS and spatial methods. The course has an applied focus
and students learn to estimate and apply several quantitative models.
Cost Benefit Analysis & Evaluation
Evaluation of public sector projects or programmes is important and is required to ensure
that resources are used in the best possible way and also to ensure that the government is
getting value for money. The objective of this module is to introduce students to evaluation
procedures and to Cost Benefit Analysis, the most commonly employed method for the
evaluation of public sector projects or programmes.
Global Issues in Agricultural, Marine and Renewable Economics
This module covers economic concepts about a wide range of problems and issues related
to agriculture, marine and renewable energy. This course focuses on contemporary issues
and topics may vary from year to year. Examples are agricultural production, markets, trade
and policy, asymmetric information. Economic analyses to evaluate specific marine policies
in the areas of marine tourism and recreation, shipping, aquaculture, fishing, coastal
development, and the protection of marine habitats and biodiversity will also be covered.
Finally, the course covers energy policies concerned with energy systems including, wind,
solar and tidal and wave power. The course has a global emphasis using material from both
developed and developing countries.
Dissertation
The thesis provides an opportunity for independent and original work. The aim of the
dissertation is to enable the student to critically evaluate research in economics; to
demonstrate independent research and to apply theoretical knowledge acquired; to
demonstrate critical thinking skills and to produce a well written minor dissertation of not
less than 6,000 words in length that contributes to existing knowledge; and where
appropriate is normally linked to an internship. This module involves a series of discussions
and meetings with supervisors, submission of research proposals, progress reporting to
supervisors within agreed timeframes, and linked to the internship where appropriate.
22Optional Modules
Business Analytics with SAP (Not on offer in 2021/22)
The objective of this module is to provide students with practical experience of an industry-
standard Business Analytics/Intelligence system and knowledge of how such a system may
impact organisations. Firstly, this module will involve undertaking a certification in SAP BW
through the successful completion of case studies in an SAP education system. Secondly,
students are required to reflect on the impact and value of business intelligence systems for
organisations.
Derivatives and Risk Management
This course is an introduction to modern derivatives and risk management. We begin by
exploring the basic features of futures, swaps and options with an emphasis on economic
intuition and understanding, although important quantitative techniques are developed. We
use the insights developed in these topics to examine some well-known examples of
derivatives mishaps and recent applications of derivatives, including credit derivatives and
weather derivatives.
Renewable Energy Economics and Policy (Not on offer in 2021/22)
A key focus of the module is the optimal provision of renewable energy resources and it
addresses problems that arise due to the variability of renewable energy from an economic
perspective and the incomplete nature of markets for these resources. The course will
address the theory of externalities, missing markets and property rights; the theory of public
goods and Nash-Cournot equilibria. Attention is given to energy externalities, public goods,
Pigovian taxes in the energy sector, emission standards, tradable permits and tradable
energy certificates. The economics of energy distribution systems and energy firm behavior
and electricity deregulation is critically analyzed. Electricity pricing systems such as peak
load pricing, energy efficiency and energy conservation is explored. The course evaluates
specific energy policies concerned with energy systems including, wind, photovoltaic, and
tidal and wave power. Emphasis will be given to an analysis of policies concerned with
renewable energy in both developed and developing countries.
Social Marketing and Environmental Sustainability
This course challenges the student to consider and critically reflect upon the scope for
marketing principals, tools and techniques relevant to the UN SDG17 Goals for social
change, innovation and societal challenges. Marketing's insights, concepts and techniques
23can be applied equally well outside the commercial marketplace in different exchange
systems to tackle behaviourally driven social inequalities such as obesity and climate change
and drive sustainable goals such as sustainable transport, waste management, ocean
literacy and circular economies. This course shows that Marketing, as a provisioning system
for private and public offerings, is a means of influencing our behaviours while Social
Marketing, as a multiplicity of people and stakeholder systems interacting to create patterns
of behaviours, choices and values over time in a dynamic macro-micro context, is a means of
influencing our behaviour for the betterment of the individual and society.
Applied Econometrics
This module introduces the student to econometric methods for the estimation of
associative and causal effects and equips the student to undertake such analysis for the
purposes of informing decision-making in the public policy and/or private enterprise
spheres.
Public Sector Economics
The major issues addressed in the module will be economic efficiency, theories of social
valuation, behavioural public economics, public goods, externalities, social choice, local
public sector economics, fiscal decentralisation and fiscal federalism.
24On-Campus Facilities & Services
Services available to students can be accessed when you click on the NUI Galway Students
portal: http://www.nuigalway.ie/students/. Here we have tried to group some of those that
you may find particularly useful during the course of your studies.
Registration
Before you embark on your studies at NUIG, you will first need to register. Registration for
the 2021/2022 academic year opens on August 19th and closes on September 13th (for
courses) and September 21st (for modules). Please be aware these dates may change, and
can be checked at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/registration/quick-links/registration-dates/.
Registration will be available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/registration/ and the Student
Registry/Helpdesk: is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-registry-helpdesk/.
Module registration/change of mind for Semester 2 will become available early 2022.
Student ID Card
The name and spelling of your name AND date of birth on your birth cert/passport/driver
licence is what will appear on your NUIG student ID card. Your NUIG Student ID Card will be
your official identification card for the duration of your programme at NUI Galway and for all
college related matters only.
ID card distribution
*Unless notified otherwise by the Programme coordinator it will be via Post Delivery (3 to 4
weeks from the start of term). This will be posted to your home address (*term address if
home address is outside Ireland)
-To ensure your ID card reaches your address, please ensure that your term and home address
on your student profile are correct.
Library Facilities
All registered students of this programme are automatically entitled to use the library. ID
cards are issued to new students at registration. This ID card enables the user to enter the
library and entitles him/ her to borrow material. Please remember that without an ID
card you may not borrow and at any time you may be asked to produce it for security reasons.
ID cards are not transferable and users are responsible for all material borrowed on their
.card. Students are encouraged to avail of the many facilities offered by the James
25Hardiman Library at times which are convenient to their study programme. The library
charges fines for overdue material solely to secure its prompt return so that others may avail
of it. Further details may be found at www.library.nuigalway.ie
Computer Facilities
PCs are available for students in PC suites around the campus. PCs are available on a "first
come first served" (open access) basis for at least an hour each day. These open access hours
are advertised on the door of each suite and on the notice board in the suite at the start of
term. PCs are also available at times when they are not booked for classes. Should you have
any difficulties using the PCs or you wish to report a hardware fault please contact the User
Support Centre, Room 118, Computer Services (ext 3325). If necessary, the User Support
Centre staff will make an appointment for a technical advisory session for you. Detailed
information regarding use of NUI, Galway computer facilities is available at:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/cs/
Academic Skills Hub
The Academic Skills Hub aims to support all NUI Galway students to develop the key skills
required for academic success. The Academic Skills Hub:
• Provides brief introductions to, and top tips on, eight key academic skills, as well as
some information to help you get started
• Offers advice and resources for studying in the online learning environment
• Links to a range of additional sources of support for students, including Library
resources and academic skills workshops
Further details and resources are available at https://www.nuigalway.ie/academic-skills/
Academic Writing Centre
The mission of the Academic Writing Centre is to help students to become better writers.
They provide free one-on-one tutorials on essay writing and also support student writing
through workshops, modules, and competitions.
They offer help in the following areas:
• Brainstorming your essay topic and outline
• Structuring an argument
• Developing your thesis statement
26• Improving sentence structure and punctuation
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Using secondary sources
• Editing and proofreading techniques
More information on the Academic Writing Centre here: https://library.nuigalway.ie/awc/
Study Skills
Online Study and working remotely has become an essential part of the University
experience for students. For information on how to get the most out of your studies in an
online environment, please see https://www.nuigalway.ie/academic-skills/onlinestudyskills/
The Students Union (SU)
The Students Union provides information for First Year students which is useful for anyone
who is new to NUI Galway: https://su.nuigalway.ie/help-advice/firstyear/ or call into the
Students’ Union at Áras na Mac Léinn. Check out the University’s student services page:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-services/ The Students Union is very useful with regard to
welfare and helping with academic performance. They usually run an excellent study skills
workshop during the year.
Student Health Unit
The Student Health Unit provides on-campus medical care to full-time registered students in
a confidential, professional and courteous manner. They continue to operate in line with
Public Health advice and guidance to reduce the risk of any potential COVID-19 virus
transmission among our students and staff.
Therefore, for the foreseeable future, the Student Health Unit will continue to operate on a
very strict 'BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY' basis to ensure that optimal infection
prevention and control measures can be maintained at all times. Students must be
registered for the current academic year in order to avail of this service.
STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE STUDENT HEALTH UNIT FACILITY WITHOUT
FIRST CONTACTING THE PRACTICE.
The Health Unit is located upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn (beside the Students Union Office).
Tel: 091-492604.
27Counselling
You may meet some challenges during university life. Counselling can be an important
resource for you. They are continuing to provide online counselling to all students during
Covid-19. If you would like to set up an appointment please
email: counselling@nuigalway.ie.
They are located at No. 5 Distillery Road, (near the AIB bank entrance to the University), on
the right hand side in a two storey house). The phone number for the Counselling service is
091 492484. The website is: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/counsellors/
Business Student Advisor
Our Student Advisor, Teresa Lydon, is a support for students throughout their time at
university. Students may seek advice or guidance on a variety of matters including
academic, personal, professional or financial at various stages of their education. On
speaking with our Student Advisor, a student may be referred to an individual staff member
or another support service for further advice, relevant to the nature of the query.
Teresa is available to students by email and telephone during the mornings of Monday to
Friday. It is a confidential service.
You can make an appointment by emailing businessstudentadvisor@nuigalway.ie
Teresa's contact number is 086 0836646.
Further details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/businessstudentadvisor/
Disability Office
Bernie McGee, Disability Officer, Room 216, Áras Uí-CathailTel. 353 (0) 91 492813
E-mail: disabilityservice@nuigalway.ie
University Chaplains
See: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/chaplains/Finding_Us.html or simply call
into No.2 Distillery Road.
Postgraduate Admissions
Please see Frequently Asked Question section as your question may already have been
answered there prior to presenting a query.
E : postgradadmissions@nuigalway.ie
T : +353 91 495 999
28Fees Office
E fees@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/fees
Accommodation Office
Queries: From currently registered NUI Galway Students. All other queries click here. If you
are a new user on this system, you will have to register some basic details first, then submit
your query. This ensures your enquiry is managed most efficiently.
www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/accommodation/
Parking
NUI Galway enjoys a central location in Galway City and with this, comes parking restrictions.
A system to manage parking was agreed with the staff and students' union as follows:
• There are different types of spaces on campus, including spaces for:
- staff permit holders only,
- student permit holders only,
- shared use (staff student permit holders) and
- visitor/non-permit holder pay-and-display (P&D) spaces.
• You need a permit to park in NUI Galway, or you can buy a ticket from P&D
machines. Please note, that P&D tickets ONLY apply to spaces marked in blue adjacent
to the meters - P&D tickets do not allow you to park anywhere else. Permit holders
can use P&D spaces, but you must buy a ticket.
• Your permit/P&D ticket allows you to park in specific places and you must familiarize
yourself with the zones, and which permit applies to what carpark.
• There are also 'reserved' spaces and loading bays - do not park in these.
• You may use the universally accessible parking spaces if you have correctly procured
and display an IWA 'blue badge' permit.
• If you park in the wrong place, or outside of a parking space, you may be clamped. If
you don't display your permit, you may also be clamped. Clamp release fee is €60 and
€80 after 6pm.
• You can get your student parking permit for a charge at the Parking and Information
Office, Arts/Science Concourse. There are application forms on this site.
Allow plenty of time on your first visit to campus with your car. If you have any doubts
whatsoever, check the website (below) or telephone/drop into the parking office on the
concourse!
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