Geography
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Geography
Globalisation, geopolitics, population change, and sustainability are amongst the largest challenges confronting society in the twenty-first century. Selecting Geography as a subject within the BA Arts degree in UL enables you to understand these issues and the ways in which they shape the world. At UL you will develop expert knowledge and skills to interrogate the range of different approaches to, and perspectives on these issues, as well as the ability to understand how they interact.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
Introduction to Human Geography
Semester 2
Introduction to Physical Geography
Year 2
Semester 3
- Landscapes and Environment
- Population Dynamics
Semester 4
Cooperative Education Placement
Year 3
Semester 5
External Academic Placement
Semester 6
Students select 2:
- Practicing Geographical Research
- The Living Earth
- Geographies of Development
Year 4
Semester 7
- Landscape Evolution
- A Sustainable World
Semester 8
- Environmental Issues
- Cultural and Historical Geography
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
MA /PhD Research
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Geography graduates find work in a wide range of careers including:
- Urban Planning
- Teaching (Professional Master of Education required)
- Tourism
- Heritage organisations)
- Civil service
- Regional and local community development
- Academic research