Geography

• Articulate the importance of geographical context in addressing issues of major societal or environmental importance
• Communicate effectively, through a range of formats, about concepts and problems in geography and the environment.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of, and mastery of the literature in, at least one particular geographic subfield
• Display competency in a range of geospatial technologies, with a particular emphasis on the application of Geographical Information Systems
• Think critically and illustrate their research skills through the development and execution of an independent research project
• Work collaboratively and effectively in teams both in class-based activities and in the field.

This programme will provide you with a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers. The choice is vast. In recent years MA Geography graduates from UCD have gone on to employment as:

• teachers at primary and secondary level
• researchers with government agencies and departments
• consultants with private firms including Deloitte & Touche and ACC Bank
• aid workers in developing countries
• marketing executive
• GIS specialists
• planners and local government officials
• researchers and lecturers in UCD, University of Bristol, Louisiana State University, and many other institutions

Tuition fee information is available on www.ucd.ie/fees. Please note that the costs of travel and subsistence for some fieldwork modules are borne by the student. 

UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD masters programme. Please see www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/ or https://www.ucd.ie/geography/study/scholarships/ for further information.

Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent at bachelors level in any academic field, with a preference for fields of study related to your chosen stream with good academic grades (your transcript should include grades for each subject taken).Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation should also be provided. At least one of these should be a member of academic staff at your current institution.
The School of Geography recommends that you make your application as early as possible, as late application may mean no further places are available.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
•  Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the  English language requirements, may enter the programme upon  successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/ 

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No

Applications are welcome from graduates from any discipline, though undergraduate disciplines with a thematic link to Geography may be advantageous. The programme would also be suitable for those with a professional background in a field related to Geography who might wish to develop and broaden their skillset.

Please be aware that the modules for the part-time route are only available during working hours, from Monday to Friday. This course is not offered in the evenings or online. Instead, it is designed to spread your learning requirements over two years, which is ideal for those who are currently employed and can only attend campus for one day per week. If you are worried about managing your work and study commitments, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.