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MSc (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

Duration:
2 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9
Level:
Graduate Research
Award:
Master of Science
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
4 Years
Attendance:
Part-Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9
Level:
Graduate Research
Award:
Master of Science
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

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The MSc Geography is a Physical Geography Research Masters programme which is suitable for students who want to carry out research either with the view to progressing towards a PhD degree in the future or simply gaining the skill set that accompanies investiagtive research.

The Research Masters Programme includes several measures designed to support you in achieving your academic and professional objectives. One of these measures is the requirement of each student to have a Research Masters Panel. The purpose of the Research Masters Panel is to support and enhance the supervisor-student relationship, to monitor your progress during the course of your doctoral studies and to provide advice and support both to you and your supervisor(s). A further measure of support is the possibility to complete taught modulesat the early stages of your study.

About This Course

"The research programme at the UCD School of Geography provides students with just the right structure to guide us through the early period of topic development and literature exploration while also allowing flexibility and room for students to step into their own as academic researchers as they progress their research. The coursework requirement is well designed to enable students to take courses from any School within UCD so that we can tailor this to our skill and knowledge needs. With friendly academic colleagues and a core support group of other research students and postdoctoral fellows, students can enjoy stimulating conversations and build their networks across both human and physical aspects of geography. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at UCD Geography so far, having made great friends and been inspired by the research of our growing team."

Kate de Smeth, PhD Researcher

MSc Geography (W124) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 7130
nonEU    fee per year - € 13730

MSc Geography (W311) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4710
nonEU    fee per year - € 9200

***Fees are subject to change

Teaching in Irish Universities is through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language.

UCD's minimum English Language Requirements are approved by the University Programmes Board and apply to all applicants and all levels of study.

For further information, please visit English Language Requirements

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


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Geography:

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W124
Geography
Master of Science

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