Masters/PhD in Geography

The Geography section within the School of History and Geography affords prospective students the opportunity to pursue a wide range of potential research topics in an engaged and supportive environment.  Staff have a broad range of research interests, from the environment and sustainability through to place and emotions, historical geography and the history of cartography. Staff are also experts in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research and teaching, having worked in industry roles as well as academia

If you enjoyed researching and writing your final year project/graduate BSc or BA thesis then you might enjoy carrying out a more in-depth piece of research at MSc (by research) or PhD level.
 

• Research students are part of a lively community; Every student has access to a faculty postgraduate researcher space in which AHSS PGRs can work alongside their peers;
• Funding is available to research students annually to take part in conferences and carry out fieldwork/archival visits in Ireland and overseas;
• Research degrees develop a wide range of skills that are valued by employers (for example, excellent communication skills [written and oral), and critical/analytical skills);
• Our PhD and Master’s by Research graduates are employed in a wide range of sectors: education, research and consultancy, civil and public service, business, non-governmental sector and local government.