Geography (Hons) University College Dublin

Overview

Geography is the only discipline that combines the study of both the natural and social worlds and their interaction is key to solving global problems such as climate change, poverty, migration, urbanisation and environmental management. 

Do you want to make sense of this highly complex world and become an informed global citizen? Do you want to learn IT, field and laboratory techniques highly valued by employers such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS)?

By studying the Geography (Hons) program at University College Dublin, you will understand the context in which environmental, socio-cultural and politicoeconomic decision-making takes place and develop skills that prepare you for the workplaces and societies of tomorrow.

Careers

The graduates have found employment as: 

• GIS specialists working with local government agencies and private industry (e.g. ESRI, ICON). 

• Researchers and policy analysts with Teagasc, ESRI, NGOs and governmental departments. 

• Planners in both local government and private sector consultancies.

• Educators at primary and secondary level, as well as in high-profile national and international universities. 
• In other varied organisations such as Google, Habitat for Humanity, Deloitte and property consultancies.

Many Geography graduates continue with further study of their discipline or proceed directly to Masters degrees in social or environmental sciences, law, or business.