Geography

The PG Certificate in Geography offers current and prospective educators that already have some background coursework in the discipline 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 students need to take 60 credits of postgraduate instruction in Geography, the Postgraduate Diploma (MHN64, MHN65) is the correct course to take.

The programme will be delivered through lecturers, seminars, fieldwork, practicals, other forms of experiential learning (in and out of the classroom) tied to taught masters courses in Geography. A wide selection of modules and flexibility in choice reflects the breadth of the discipline. The PG Certificate is flexible in delivery, innovative in emphasis, and stresses experiential- and field-based learning opportunities for students to develop employability competencies.

Subjects taught

The PG Certificate in Geography offers a wide-ranging programme of taught modules, delivered through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and methods practicals. The degree structure includes 30 credits, taken over two semesters. Geography modules include five or ten credit modules, with 2-hour meetings a week for ten to twelve weeks. (There may be some slight variations in module format.) Modules include a range of pedagogical approaches and assessment types (academic essays, field research journals, applied research projects, mapping projects, blogs, vlogs, field-based reports, individual and group presentations, other).

Entry requirements

Students should normally have earned a 2.1 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

Application dates

Closing Date : 30 June 2023

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees

In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.

Post Course Info

Our graduates acquire valuable professional and transferrable skills, including in research, data analysis, critical spatial thinking, and communication (written and verbal) skills. The skills learned allow our graduates to find employment in various fields, such as: administration; education; services; creative industries; and working with NGOs and local government authorities.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    PgCert

  • Qualifications

    Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Daytime

  • Apply to

    PAC