Program Overview

Course Overview

The BA in Geography is a comprehensive program that equips students with critical skills to understand the complex relationship between people and the environment. The course explores the diverse ways in which humans interact with natural systems, revealing the intricate relationships between social, cultural, environmental, and physical processes.

Course Structure

The program is structured over three years, with students taking a combination of core and optional modules. In Year 1, students take 15 credits from Geography and an additional 45 credits from three other First Arts subjects. In Years 2 and 3, students can opt to take Geography as a major, joint, or minor subject, with the flexibility to tailor their studies to their own interests.

Modules

The course includes a range of modules, such as:

• GG1013 Planet Earth: Exploring Environmental Geography
• GG1014 Human Geographies: Approaching Global Challenges
• GG1015 Applied Geography
• Research skills, data collection, and analysis
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
• Social surveys and analysis
• Landscape evaluation and planning

Field Trips

Students are required to participate in field trips, including a week-long trip in Ireland or Western Europe, which provides hands-on experience and practical skills.

Assessment

The course is continuously assessed, with a range of methods used, including laboratory practicals, essays, research projects, podcasts, presentations, and fieldwork reports.

Career Opportunities

Geography graduates develop a unique set of skills, including spatial analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and independent learning. Career paths include:

• Environmental consultancy
• Planning and policy-making
• International development
• Education
• GIS and geospatial analysis
• Sustainability leadership
• Journalism
• Diplomatic service
• Financial services and global business

Requirements

Refer to CK101 and CK108 for admission requirements. Non-EU applicants must have educational qualifications equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate and demonstrate competency in the English language.

Fees and Costs

The State pays tuition fees for EU students eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student. Non-EU students are required to pay tuition fees, which vary depending on the program.

How to Apply

Irish and European applicants apply through the CAO, while non-EU applicants apply online through the UCC Apply portal. Mature applicants apply through the CAO by February 1.

Contact Details

For queries regarding course content or timetables, please contact the relevant department or faculty.

Similar Courses

Similar courses include BA Arts (International) and BA Arts.

Employability Guide

The College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences provides an employability guide for arts graduates, highlighting career opportunities and transferable skills.