Geography and Geosystems University of Galway

Overview

There is a growing demand for a work force literate in the scientific and geographic protocols used to advance environmental issues such as climate change, energy use, sustainable development, and policy. 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.

Fieldwork facilitates an understanding of geographic concepts in ways that the classroom cannot. The Geography and Geosystems programme of the University of Galway  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.

Careers

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