Information on individual modules is available on Moodle or in Course Finder.
The University Guide to Student Supports is available here
Guide to Student Support at MU
INFORMATION FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
| 1st Year Handbook - | 2024_2025 First Year Geography Handbook |
| 1st Year PMC Form |
PMC Moodle page |
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Library information |
Guide to Using the Library |
INFORMATION FOR SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
| 2nd Year Handbook | 2024_2025 Second Year Geography Handbook |
| 2nd Year PMC Form |
PMC Moodle Page |
| Library information |
Guide to Using the Library |
| Thinking of teaching? | Information relating to teaching requirements are detailed in the Teaching Council of Ireland's Curriculum Subject Requirements document available on their website and here for your convenience. Geography Teaching Council Subject Information |
INFORMATION FOR THIRD YEAR STUDENTS
| 3rd Year Handbook | 2024_2025 Third Year Geography Handbook |
| 3rd Year PMC |
PMC Moodle Page |
| Library information |
Guide to using the library |
INFORMATION FOR FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS
4th Year PMC PMC Moodle Page
Library Information Guide to using the library
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RESOURCES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
There are lots of places to find information on the University website. We have put together some helpful information sheets that might make finding the right information easier.
HOW TO DO WELL IN GEOGRAPHY
Thinking about exams and want to know about the marks and standards for your exams, have a read of one of these:
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Want to know how grades are awarded? Read this:
2nd and 3rd Year Grade Related Criteria vAug23
The Department of Geography have created a special guide for how to do your referencing. Check it out....
Geography: The Reference Point
Are you confused about what plagiarism is? Read this one:
ASKING FOR HELP
What if things aren't going too well? Read about our Personal & Medical Circumstances process.
The Department and the University have lots of supports for students. Find out about some of them in this document.
Guide to Student Support at MU Geography - Where to get help Geography - Where to get help
STAYING IN TOUCH AND GETTING INVOLVED
Here are all the ways to get in touch with the Department.
Information for Research Postgraduate Students
Information for Taught Postgraduate Students
When applying for a postgraduate course, employment or work experience, you will typically be asked to provide an academic reference or the name of an academic referee to accompany your application. When seeking an academic reference from a member of the Department of Geography, students should direct their request to their 3rd Year (GY310B) Tutor or their GY303 Thesis supervisor. Geography ‘Minor’ students should normally seek to get an academic reference from their ‘Major’ subject.
Students should in NO circumstances put down the name of a Staff member as a referee/one of their referees in an application form without first getting the agreement of the Staff member in question. Staff provide references as a courtesy not as a requirement and it is in your interest to ask someone who knows you and your work well. Remember to contact staff well in advance of the due date - a minimum of 2 weeks in advance during term time and a recommendation of 4 weeks in advance outside of term time.
Initial reference requests should be made to the member of staff. If that Staff member has agreed to write the reference, the student should:
(a) complete the Reference Disclaimer Form
(b) send an up-to-date copy of their professional curriculum vitae (CV)
(c) all relevant details on the course/job that you are applying for and
(d) details on how/to where the reference letter should be submitted.
See the document “References from the Geography Department” on the MC:GY_03 Moodle page for further information.
Currently closed for applications
Established in honour of John Hume, an alumnus of Maynooth University, and in recognition of his important contribution to Ireland, the John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards are offered across all disciplines at Maynooth University. The scholarship offering for 2024-2025 is €22,000 stipend, €2,000 research expenses plus EU fees for four years
The call for John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards applications opens on Friday, 2nd February. All information relating to the awards is available here.
Applications should be made online via a private PAC portal - John & Pat Hume PAC Application Portal
For further enquiries please see the Graduate School information pages here or contact [email protected]