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Research for a PhD in Geography may be undertaken in any area of Geography that comes within the expertise of departmental staff. Applicants should identify and make contact with potential supervisors for their research project prior to submitting an application. Current broad research areas include Society and Space, Environment and Climate Change, and GIS and Remote Sensing.

To identify a potential supervisor, please see the Department’s staff page which contains information on staff research areas, interests and expertise. The link is available at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/geography/our-people

Normally an upper second or first class honours degree in Geography or a cognate subject. PhD applicants should also have a Masters degree in Geography or a cognate subject.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university first degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHN02 PhD Full-time
MHN03 PhD Part-time

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 their birth certificate or valid passport.

The PhD degrees are awarded on the basis of a research thesis. From 2013, the PhD research thesis may be presented in one of two formats: either as a complete manuscript or as a collection of published work framed by an introduction and conclusion. To support the completion of the research thesis, all PhD students are required to participate in a Graduate Education Programme (GREP). Students take a variety of taught and other modules to enhance their substantive knowledge and their professional development, in a programme of study that is designed to suit a student's individual needs. PhD students are generally required to complete 25 credits of taught modules in years 1 and 2, and 10 credits in year 3. There may be exemptions for appropriate prior learning.

Duration: PhD: 4 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MLitt by Research: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-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.

Year 1

GEOGRAPHY The PhD degree is research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs). Closing date Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences September (or other agreed time) Notes: All students should consult with their supervisor before registering for modules. This is especially important in the first year of your research studies as not all modules are suitable for Year 1 students. Modules with a FM or GST prefix are managed by the Research Development Office. Please consult with your supervisor before registering for these modules. Students who wish to register for FM and GST modules in semester 2 must contact the MU Research Skills Development Programme rsdp@mu.ie. GY900 - GEOGRAPHY Credits: n/a Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACADEMIC WRITING MODULE GST3 5 2 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS (PUBLICATION) FM809 5 Year-Long ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS: CONFERENCE PRESENTATION FM806 5 Year-Long CONFERENCE ORGANISATION FM801 5 Year-Long CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD830 5 2 CRITICAL DATA STUDIES NIR815 5 2 ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY:RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND REFLECTION. FM804 5 Year-Long ETHICS AND ACADEMIC PRACTICE FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS GST15 5 Year-Long FIELD AND LABORATORY BASED RESEARCH GY820 5 Year-Long FINDING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RESEARCH GST2 5 Year-Long GRANT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE GST8 5 Year-Long INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION GST10 5 2 INTERNATIONAL MODULE GY871 5 1 INTERNATIONAL MODULE GY872 5 2 KEY CONCEPTS IN GEOGRAPHY 1 GY801 5 1 KEY CONCEPTS IN GEOGRAPHY 2 GY802 5 Year-Long MEDIA PUBLICS: DIGITAL MEDIA, PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND POLITICAL FORMATIONS MD832 5 2 METHODS I GY811 5 1 METHODS II GY812 5 2 METHODS III GY813 5 Year-Long METHODS IV GY814 5 Year-Long OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION FM805 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1 5 1 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN POSTGRADUATE TEACHING & LEARNING : TUTORS & DEMONSTRATORS CTL1X 5 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYABILITY GST1 5 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I GY821 5 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II GY831 5 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II GY822 5 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT III GY841 5 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT III GY842 5 2 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - THESIS COMPLETION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GST11 5 2 RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION GST13 5 1 RESEARCH PLACEMENT FM803 5 Year-Long SEMINAR SERIES FM808 5 Year-Long SUMMER/WINTER SCHOOL GY851 5 1 SUMMER/WINTER SCHOOL GY852 5 2 THE CRAFT AND LOGICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH I SO802A 10 1 THEMATIC MODULE I GY881 5 1 THEMATIC MODULE II GY882 5 2 THEMATIC MODULE III GY883 5 Year-Long THEMATIC MODULE IV GY884 5 Year-Long WINTER SCHOOL/SUMMER SCHOOL/SHORT COURSE FM807 5 Year-Long WORK-BASED PLACEMENT FM802 5 Year-Long WORKSHOP/TRAINING IN SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT GY819 5 Year-Long

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Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/geography
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