Qualification : MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
CAO/PAC code : MHN56
CAO Points :
Closing Date : 30 August 2024
The MSc in Climate Change at Maynooth University is offered to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to enable them to undertake analysis of both global and Irish-related climate change science, impacts and policies.
The course provides a well-integrated and encompassing programme of taught modules such as, The Ocean and Climate Change, Detection, Attribution and Decision making, Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation, which reflect the major themes of climate change, together with essential technical training in modelling and analysis and are designed to nurture independent and critical thinking on climate change issues.
Students gain applied knowledge working with industry stakeholders on proposed dissertation topics on real world problems. This ensures that societally relevant research topics meet stakeholder needs and that students develop links with potential employers.
Why do this course at Maynooth University?
* The Maynooth University MSc Climate Change is the leading national and a leading international postgraduate course on climate change.
* Staff are internationally recognised experts and leaders in their field.
* Students are provided with their own dedicated computer lab, equipped with all software (Geographical Information Systems, Statistical Downscaling, Hydrological Models etc.)
Commences
September
The basic entry requirement is a degree with a minimum of second class honours, grade one (2.1) in any of the following subjects or cognate disciplines: Geography, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
![NIRSA - Mark Boyle - Maynooth University](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/Mark-Boyle_Staff_NIRSA_Web_16102014.jpg?itok=dkc2ge33)
Academic
![NCG - Chris Brunsdon - Maynooth University](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/Chris-Brunsdon.jpg?itok=LMcoY8aJ)
Academic
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of Geography
Department of Hamilton Institute
![conor cahalane profile image](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/conor%20Cahalane%20-%20edit.jpg?itok=zYrB16WZ)
Academic
Department of Geography
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of ICARUS
![](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/Bio-Apr-2021.gif?itok=ikpST9GG)
Academic
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of Geography
Department of Hamilton Institute
![](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/rfealy_photo.gif?itok=QAv8aA82)
Academic
Department of Geography
Department of ICARUS
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
![Prof Rob Kitchin](https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_2_3/public/assets/images/Prof%20Rob%20Kitchin_0.jpg?itok=4ujzzv-c)
Academic
Academic
The course provides a well-integrated and encompassing programme of taught modules that reflect the major themes of climate change, together with essential technical training in modelling and analysis and are designed to nurture independent and critical thinking on climate change issues. The course is delivered using a variety of techniques from traditional lectures, seminars, and workshops with the emphasis firmly placed on integrating cutting edge research into the delivery of the MSc.
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHN56
The following information should uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.