爱尔兰国立高威大学

This new degree course will allow you to become an expert in many decision-making fields that now rely on a fundamental understanding of how human activities depend upon natural systems, through the interpretation of the scientific, spatial, and economic aspects of geographic principles and processes.

This new programme - beginning in 2020 - is aimed at motivated school leavers and mature students with a strong interest in how natural systems function and how the ecosystem goods and services provided by the environment are impacted by human activity. Interdisciplinary at the heart of understanding human-nature interacting is reflected in the programme structure with the disciplines of Geography, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Botany & Plant Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics, the School of Law, and the School of Political Science and Sociology coming together to deliver this innovative programme.

Fieldwork facilitates an understanding of geographic concepts in ways that the classroom cannot. The course therefore focuses on field-based learning to provide students with diverse opportunities to supplement their academic learning with hands-on research and technical experiences outside the classroom.

As a graduate of this programme, you will become an expert in human-environment relationships with a focus on the spatial dynamics of the natural world and the sustainable management of our natural resources. With this skill set you will be equipped to integrate scientific understanding into existing decision making processes.

Further Education

Geography & Geosystems graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to undertake a wide range of research-based or taught postgraduate programmes. NUI Galway offers a diverse array of taught master’s degree programmes including:

• MSc Programme in Coastal and Marine Environments
• MSc programme in Environmental Leadership
• MSc in Biodiversity and Land-Use Planning

In the past number of years, the College has also pioneered the development of structured PhD programmes, which combine the traditional research dissertation of the PhD with generic and discipline-specific training modules designed to enhance students’ skills and employability.

Career Opportunities

Geography is crucial in informing genuine public concerns about environmental loss and degradation, as well as human-induced climate change. The Geography & Geosystems programme offers clear pathways that lead to an array of career opportunities across a wide range of interests including governmental, policy, and business sectors. Guidance will be offered throughout the programme to ensure students are undertaking the most appropriate modules for their own personal career goals and development.

Potential Career Pathways for graduates include:

• Geographic Information System analyst
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental education officer
• Environmental manager
• Nature conservation officer
• Sustainability consultant
• Waste management officer
• Water quality scientist
• Wildlife manager/ecologist
• Oceanographer
• Marine scientist
• Coastal manager
• Soil and plant scientist
• Climatologist
• Earth Observation analyst
• Teaching (Geography)
• And others