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  • 04-01-2020 10:59pm
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    oreo47
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭


    Hello
    I am currently studying environmental science in DCU.
    I am kind of interested in environmental science.
    What I am worried about is the career opportunities after the degree.
    It seems the main jobs opportunities it opens up are things like consultancy and environmental analysis jobs of things like water. I am not very interested in this and its not even definite you could get one of these jobs.
    Does anyone know what other areas environmental science graduates can go on to do?


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    einn32
    Registered Users Posts: 981 ✭✭✭einn32


    oreo47 wrote: »
    Hello
    I am currently studying environmental science in DCU.
    I am kind of interested in environmental science.
    What I am worried about is the career opportunities after the degree.
    It seems the main jobs opportunities it opens up are things like consultancy and environmental analysis jobs of things like water. I am not very interested in this and its not even definite you could get one of these jobs.
    Does anyone know what other areas environmental science graduates can go on to do?

    You could work in a EHS department in a factory. Although this might require experience and some H & S training. EPA or a Co.Co. But again some experience I presume. A graduate job might be available but I always found them rare in Ireland. It's a small industry in Ireland really. A 1:1 in your degree would make you in the top bracket.


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    oreo47
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭oreo47


    ye seems bleak currently


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    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭job seeker


    oreo47 wrote: »
    ye seems bleak currently

    firstly, the poster above has some great suggests. Not only are they great jobs, but they are careers which could branch off into different opportunities if that's what you decide in the future. (Every job requires experience, would you not have work placement on your course?)

    Another option (depending on the level of your course) is doing a masters (QQI Level 9). This could lead your career into anything that you decide! The opportunities are endless!

    Finally, your degree would even be a great benefit in the public sector, lets take a clerical officer (CO) in the civil service as an example. Having a degree (depending on your level) it will enable you to start off on a higher pay grade than people without a degree who starts at the lowest pay grade!

    It's worth mentioning that it's extremely uncommon for a graduate to stay in the field in which they study. I know many people who have changed career at different stages of their life! Me included, well I am in the thought process!

    So it's far from bleak! :)


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    oreo47
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭oreo47


    thanks for your positivity.
    I wish you luck in your search


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    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭job seeker


    oreo47 wrote: »
    thanks for your positivity.
    I wish you luck in your search

    You’re most welcome! 🙂

    Thank you! Best of luck for the future.


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    Gerianam
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭Gerianam


    Hi OP,
    My sister did Environmental Science and is currently in a (very) senior role in the Civil Service.


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    oreo47
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭oreo47


    Gerianam wrote: »
    Hi OP,
    My sister did Environmental Science and is currently in a (very) senior role in the Civil Service.

    thanks for this info.
    what does she do in the civil service?


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