UCD Geography - Taught Masters

Explore global challenges with a UCD Geography Master’s degree.
Our programmes offer dynamic and interdisciplinary pathways into the study of sustainability, geopolitics, power and inequality, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Whether your background is in science, social science, or the arts, you’ll find opportunities to engage with pressing world issues — and to shape both your future and that of the planet.

You’ll gain practical skills such as GIS analysis, undertake hands-on learning through fieldwork (including overseas trips), and complete an independent research project under the guidance of leading experts.

At UCD, Geography Master’s students study within a research-led environment that combines critical thinking with technical expertise — preparing you to take your career to the next level and make an impact in new and exciting directions.

Programmes are offered full-time (one year) or part-time (two years), combining lectures, seminars, reading, and supervised research. All students complete core modules in research design, analytical techniques, and fieldwork, alongside a dissertation. Optional modules — including those offered by other Schools — allow you to tailor your degree and pursue interdisciplinary interests.