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Geography
Geography
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies,
School of Geography and Archaeology
Course overview
The discipline of Geography offers supervision in a wide range of research fields spanning both physical and human geography. Admission to a research degree is at the discretion of the research committee of the department, and is based on a proposal from the applicant following discussion with the member of staff whose academic area of interest is most appropriate.
Programmes available
MLitt (Geography), full-time
MLitt (Geography), part-time
MLitt (Geography), part-time
Areas of interest
We offer fully supervised and well-resourced MLitt degree programmes located within a vibrant community of academic staff and research students. The calibre of our staff and facilities ensures the highest international levels of support for critical, theoretically innovative research. We provide purpose-designed student workspaces, state-of-the-art laboratories, field equipment and computing facilities. We have strong, multi-disciplinary linkages within the University, and with external national and international organisations.
Our expert research clusters include:
Environmental Change
• Climate change
• Coastal management
• Aeolian sediment transport
• Palaeoclimatology and palaeolimnology
• Dendroecology
• Natural hazards
• GIS and remote sensing
Geopolitics and Governmentality
• Interventionism and development
• Geopolitics, political economy and securitization
• Risk and governmentality
• Environmental justice, postcolonialism and resistance
Planning and Sustainability
• Environmental planning and governance
• Sustainable development and political ecology
• Urban and regional planning
• Cities, technology and creative industries
Rural Studies
• Rural, regional and local development
• Globalisation and rural areas
• Agricultural restructuring
• Population, migration and settlement
• Heritage and tourism
Researcher profiles
Contact Us
Dr. Aaron Potito
T 353 (0)91 49 3936
E aaron.potito@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/geography
PAC code
MLitt (full-time) GYB22
MLitt (part-time) GYB23
Current project
Fees for this course
EU: €4,275 p.a. 2017/18
Non-EU: €13,250 p.a. 2017/18
Ph.D. EU Full time programme: €4,275 p.a. Ph.D. EU Part time programme: €2,250 p.a.
What Our Students Say
Mary Jo Lavelle | PhD in Geography
Undertaking a Ph.D. in Geography at NUI, Galway has been an extremely positive and enriching experience. Under the guidance and direction of my supervisor, I have developed and enhanced a broad range of independent research skills and academic competencies. Conducting research in Geography, with its highly supportive academic learning environment and dedicated postgraduate workspaces, has also provided me with numerous exciting opportunities to present my research at international conferences and colloquiums, as well as giving me the opportunity to teach. I would highly recommend a postgraduate research position in Geography for any student aspiring to gain essential skills and competencies for copious career prospects.
