Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Geography in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Geography program enables students to expand their knowledge of core geographical concepts, sharpen analytical abilities, conduct independent research in specialized areas, and substantially improve professional competencies. This Geography MA provides an extensive selection of course modules, allowing participants to tailor their studies to align with personal interests and career aspirations. The curriculum fosters advanced spatial analysis, specialized subject mastery, and career-relevant skills from a human geography viewpoint. Participants will explore diverse geographical approaches to pressing social and environmental issues such as climate change mitigation, population movements, transportation systems, and urban development. The department maintains strong connections with community organizations through its public-facing research initiatives. This MA program offers distinctive collaborative opportunities with these civil society groups via its cutting-edge, experiential courses. Learners will partner directly with these organizations to create and implement practical initiatives. The program's research-driven, community-engaged educational model has earned national recognition from the Irish University Association.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students should normally have earned a 2.1 or above in Geography (either subject degree in Geography or overall) or related disciplines. A personal statement is required so the Director can give consideration to applicants with relevant academic, work or professional experience if coming from a different background than the social sciences and/or if earned a 2.2 mark.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
16,000