Critical Geographies- Crises Climate & Inequality

Critical geographies allow us to engage with power relations and inequalities that create contemporary societies, spaces, places, environments and lives. It develops a robust critical analysis of power relations and inequalities that define our contemporary and past worlds, in search of improved futures. Hands on, in the field learning includes a choice of fieldtrips, including a Global South option. UCD Geography has an impressive range of engaged international experts leading their fields in Radical scholarship, Anarchism, Geopolitics, Global South, Postcolonialism and Decoloniality, Feminism, Queer, Healthcare and Urban studies. Advised by these world leading scholars, who work with you to engage in ways that develop your analytical, intellectual and practical skills, and informed by cutting edge research, you develop both in-depth contemporary critical geographies.



As a bridge between the natural and social sciences, Geography as a discipline is ideally placed to develop flexible and informed global citizens for the workplaces and societies of tomorrow. The popularity of the discipline is due to its relevance to important global, national and local issues such as climate change, inequality, migration, urbanisation and hazard management.



By focusing on the context of environmental, socio-cultural and politico-economic decision-making and their interconnections, geography graduates are well placed to excel in varied careers and contribute effectively to solving some of the most pressing problems of our time.

Stage 1 Core Modules

GEOG41140 Dissertation 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 35

GEOG40390 Research Design Autumn 5

GEOG40970 Critical Geographies: Spatialising Power and Inequalities Autumn 10



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Choose one Fieldtrip module from the list below.

GEOG40700 International Fieldwork Spring 10

GEOG40830 Global South Fieldwork: Vietnam Spring 10

GEOG40940 International Urban Fieldwork Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 3 of:

Maximum 30 credits

EQUL40310 Masculinities, Gender and Equality Autumn 10

GEOG40450 Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy Autumn 10

GEOG40760 Development and the Global South Autumn 10

GEOG40820 GIS Principles and Applications Autumn 10

GEOG40890 Remote Sensing Autumn 10

GEOG41050 Globalization, Empire and Race: Economic Geography Autumn 10

GEOL40710 Natural hazards and risk Autumn 5

PLAN40230 Governing Nature Autumn 5

GEOG40870 Advanced GIS Applications Spring 10

GEOG41060 Geostatistics and Programming for GIS Spring 10

GEOG41120 Geopolitical Risks and Crises Spring 10

GS40080 Culture and Sexualities Spring 10

GS40120 Decoloniality and Intersectionality Thinking Spring 10

LAW41090 Climate Change Law and Policy Spring 10

LAW42290 Gender, Conflict-related Harm & Transitional Justice Spring 10

PLAN40390 Sustainable Cities Spring 10

A primary degree with at least GPA 3.08 (2H1) or international equivalent in Geography or a related discipline.



We will also consider applicants with at least a GPA 3.08 (2H1) in a related area that provides appropriate background to the programme. In exceptional circumstances, students who have a GPA 2.48 (2H2) and some relevant work or other experience.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality W589, W590 Graduate Taught MA On Campus FT / PT 1/2 Years

W589 Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality Master of Arts Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught



W590 MA Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality Master of Arts Part-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught

This programme offers direct employment prospects including in NGOs, voluntary sector, government, civil service, as well as further academic studies. Beyond this, critical geographies and the intellectual and practical skills developed are designed to enable graduates to understand the world in order to change it.