Candidates for the Master of Science must have either (a) a 2.1 Honours degree in a cognate discipline or (b) not less than 5 years experience of appropriate employment, subject to the approval of the Programme Director.  Cognate disciplines include, but are not limited to: geography, computer science, geomatics, mining, engineering, mathematics. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
 

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL: (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL: (Internet based test): 95
• PTE: (Pearson): 62

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH50B

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The course will develop students’ analytical and problem-solving ability through the integration of knowledge, insight and skills acquired in the programme. It will also develop appropriate communication skills – these include oral, presentation, cartographic and management skills. The MSc requires the successful completion of 90 credits, including a 30 credit dissertation.
 

Duration: 1 year Full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Programme Director  Martin Charlton
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Email melina.lawless@mu.ie
Website http://ncg.nuim.ie/msc/index.htm
Address NCG, Iontas Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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There is a growing demand worldwide for employees skilled in geospatial technologies, and that the Europeans in particular were integrating GIS into government decision making.

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