Program Overview
Trinity College Dublin's Geography program offers a comprehensive foundation in physical and human geography, geology, and environmental processes. Students develop practical skills through field courses and research projects, and can specialize in areas such as climate change, urban geography, and GIS. Graduates are highly sought after for their analytical and problem-solving abilities in fields like urban planning, environmental consultancy, and research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Geography is a discipline that addresses current and future societal challenges by examining how and why human, physical, and environmental phenomena vary across space and time. It is interdisciplinary, and geographers are well-placed to bring their understanding and skills to bear on social and environmental issues. The Geography program at Trinity College Dublin provides a solid grounding in geography, covering physical and human geography, geology, and environmental processes. Students also develop practical and technical skills through field courses and research projects.
Outline:
First and Second Years:
- Core modules in physical and human geography, geology, and environmental processes
- Foundation modules in mathematics, statistics, and computation
- Optional modules drawn from the chemical, physical, and biological sciences, and human geography
Third and Fourth Years:
- Deepen knowledge in particular aspects of geography
- Develop a portfolio of practical and technical skills
- Participate in a residential field course
Teaching:
- Taught by world leaders in their chosen field
- Small class sizes
- Strong sense of community spirit
- Field trips to apply theoretical knowledge in beautiful locations
Careers:
- Geographers are trained to analyze and provide solutions to diverse global challenges
- Graduates are highly valued in the job market for their subject-specific and transferable skills
- Careers include urban and regional planning, environmental consultancy, research and teaching, financial services, foreign affairs, leisure, tourism, and overseas development
Other:
- Opportunities for students to spend all or part of the third year studying abroad at Exeter, Bordeaux, Paris-Sorbonne, Prague (Charles University), Utrecht, or Stockholm universities
