Qualification : POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEOGRAPHY
Award Type and NFQ level : POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (9)
CAO/PAC code : MHN64;MHN65
CAO Points :
Closing Date : 30 June 2023
The aim of the PG Diploma in Geography is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to critically analyse contemporary issues and problems in Ireland, Europe and the broader world from a geographical perspective. Students will be exposed to contemporary debates in human geography for which Maynooth Geographers are internationally recognised for, including in environmental, political, urban, cultural, historical, social, and health geography, among other areas. Students can also gain training in mixed research methods appropriate for geographically-informed research, including fieldwork, qualitative and quantitative research methods, GIS and remote sensing. Students will also be exposed to working with civil society and government partners, and develop their sense of the ethical and practical demands of such collaborative research.
The PG Diploma in Geography offers current and prospective educators the possibility to earn the basic requirement of 15 credits of physical and 15 credits in human geography. For students seeking to teach Geography at secondary level, it is the student’s responsibility to check with the Irish Teaching Council about what specific requirements are needed. If they do not need to take the full 60 credits in Geography, they may wish to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate (MHN62).
The PG Diploma in Geography is delivered through lecturers, seminars, fieldwork, practicals, projects and other forms of experiential learning (in and out of the classroom). The PG Diploma offers a wide selection of modules to choose from, reflecting the breadth of the discipline and allowing students to specialise given their interests and/or schedules. Students work with the course director to create a programme reflecting their particular needs. The PG Diploma is available either part-time or full-time, is flexible in delivery, innovative in emphasis, and stresses research-led experiential and field-based teaching and learning opportunities for students to develop additional employability competencies.
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.
Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850
Head of Department
Academic
Academic
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of Geography
Department of Hamilton Institute
Academic
Department of Geography
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of ICARUS
Academic
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of Geography
Department of Hamilton Institute
Academic
Department of Geography
Department of ICARUS
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Academic
Academic
C. Course Structure: Please revise the text to read as follows.
The PG Diploma in Geography offers a wide-ranging programme of taught modules, delivered through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and applied methods workshops. Geography modules offer a range of pedagogical approaches and assessment formats.
The degree structure includes 60 credits, taken over two semesters for full-time (MHN64) and four semesters for part-time students (MHN65). Part-time students can take from 10 to 50 credits in any given academic year.
All students must take one compulsory module (10 ECTS), GY607, Field School, and an additional 50 ECTS, comprised of 5 or 10 credit modules.
For people interested in getting accreditation to teach Geography at secondary levels, it is the student’s responsibility to confirm how many credits they need. We offer students flexibility in meeting the basic requirement of 15 credits in both physical and human geography. Students are advised to consult with the course director before registering.
Course Duration: 1 year Full-time (MHN64), 2 years part time (MHN65).
|
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity PAC Code The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or 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 birth certificate or valid passport. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. |