Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Geography in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,166.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in Geography equips students with the expertise to examine modern social and environmental issues through a geographic lens.
Participants will explore groundbreaking research in both human and physical geography, where Maynooth scholars have gained global recognition, particularly in climate studies, urban planning, and population movement.
The program provides comprehensive instruction in diverse geographical research techniques, encompassing field studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis, along with GIS and remote sensing technologies. Collaborative opportunities with civic organizations and government agencies will allow students to understand the ethical considerations and practical aspects of joint research projects. Aspiring secondary school geography teachers will encounter the latest academic findings and teaching methodologies.
This qualification enables current and future educators to fulfill the fundamental requirement of 15 credits each in physical and human geography. Prospective secondary school geography instructors should verify specific Teaching Council of Ireland prerequisites independently.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students should normally have earned an upper 2.2 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
14,000