Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality

Integrated Masters with deeper specialization and research focus
Taught in English
Duration 1 Years
Mode On Campus
Level Postgraduate
Degree Masters Degree
Next Intake TBA

Course Overview

The Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality Masters Degree at University College Dublin offers you a rigorous academic framework to critically analyse the complex power relations and inequalities that shape our contemporary world. This postgraduate programme is ideal for students eager to understand the spatial dimensions of global challenges, from climate change impacts to social injustices. You will delve into key concepts such as spatialising power, critical geopolitics, and decoloniality, preparing you to engage with pressing global issues through a geographical lens. This Masters degree is designed for those seeking to understand the interconnectedness of crises, climate, and inequality.

This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is delivered over one year, featuring core modules like Research Design and a substantial Dissertation, alongside a choice of specialist options. You will explore critical geographies through fieldwork, with opportunities for international or Global South expeditions, and engage with advanced topics such as GIS principles and climate change law. You will graduate with advanced analytical and research skills, well-prepared for careers in international development, policy analysis, environmental advocacy, and further academic research.

Course Curriculum & Details

Detailed information for serious evaluators

Program Overview

This course explores critical perspectives on contemporary global challenges, focusing on crises, climate change, and inequality. Students will engage with spatial power dynamics and inequalities through core modules including research design and a dissertation. A range of optional modules allows for specialization in areas such as international fieldwork, development studies, geopolitics, environmental science, and advanced GIS applications, providing diverse lenses through which to analyze complex geographical issues.

1 Core Modules

Dissertation (2 Trimesters: Spring-Summer)
Research Design
Critical Geographies: Spatialising Power and Inequalities

2 Stage 1 Options - A)

International Fieldwork
Global South Fieldwork: Vietnam
International Urban Fieldwork

3 Stage 1 Options - C)

Masculinities, Gender and Equality
Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Development and the Global South
GIS Principles and Applications
Remote Sensing
Globalization, Empire and Race: Economic Geography
Natural Hazards and Risk
Governing Nature
Advanced GIS Applications
Geostatistics and Programming for GIS
Geopolitical Risks and Crises
Culture and Sexualities
Decoloniality and Intersectionality Thinking
Climate Change Law and Policy
Gender, Conflict-related Harm & Transitional Justice
Sustainable Cities

Cost & Affordability

A clear picture of what this course will cost you

Program Costs

First Year Fee Tuition fee
USD 26,585.00
Total Program Cost Estimated total tuition
USD 26,585.00

Currency note: Program costs shown in USD based on the available tuition breakdown.

Living Costs

Accommodation
USD 349.00 - USD 849.00
Food & Groceries USD 3,930.00 - USD 5,613.00
Transport USD 842.00 - USD 1,965.00
Utilities & Bills USD 1,404.00 - USD 2,105.00
Estimated Total USD 6,176.00 - USD 9,683.00

Living cost estimates are based on Belfield campus.

Outcomes & Employability

What happens after you graduate

99%
Graduate Employment Rate Within 6 to 12 months of graduation

Common Graduate Roles

Adult & Continuing EducationCorporate Training & DevelopmentCrop Production & FarmingCurriculum & Instructional DesignFamily & Civil LawForestry & LoggingHealthcare ConsultingMental Health & CounselingNursing & Allied HealthTax & Financial Law

Top Employers Hiring for this course

Department of Agriculture and Rural development, Northern Ireland Government

Department of Education and Youth

Dublin City University

Maynooth University

RPS

Teagasc

Trinity College Dublin

Tusla - Child and Family Agency

Why Study Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality at University College Dublin

What makes this program stand out

Top 20 in UK For Computer Science

Exeter's Computer Science department consistently ranks among the top 20 in the UK for both teaching quality and research output.

Fast Offers Quick turnaround

Exeter typically responds to applications within 2-3 weeks, giving you clarity on your options quickly.

Flexible Intakes September start

Primary intake in September with January start available for some pathways through the INTO foundation program.

Accredited Industry recognized

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, meeting requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Life at University College Dublin in Ireland

What daily life looks like for international students

Language

English

Primary language everywhere

Climate

Mild & Rainy

10-20°C average, pack layers

Safety (Numbeo Safety Index)

Very Safe

Exeter is one of UK's safest cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality at University College Dublin

Can I work while studying?

International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during breaks. No separate work permit is needed while enrolled full-time in the program.

What English language score do I need for this course?

English test requirements include a Duolingo overall score of 120 or a TOEFL overall score of 90. Other accepted tests include IELTS and PTE with specified minimum scores for listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

What jobs can I get after studying this course?

Graduates can pursue careers as policy analysts, environmental advocates, or roles in international development.

What will I actually study in this course?

This Masters degree focuses on critical topics such as the spatial dimensions of climate change and social injustices. Students will engage in fieldwork and advanced subjects like GIS principles and climate change law.

When can I start — what are the intake months?

The next intake for the Critical Geographies: Crises, Climate & Inequality Masters Degree is in September. Ensure you apply ahead of the deadline to secure your spot.
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