Geography at UCD is consistently listed in the Top 100 QS World University rankings by subject. Geography is the only discipline that combines the study of both the natural and social worlds and their interaction is key to solving global problems such as climate change, poverty, migration, urbanisation and environmental management.
Geography
University Rank:#118
Duration4 year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 25, 2026
Geography
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Requirements
English Program Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Research Programmes: A minimum overall score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
IELTS Indicator: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band. This test will be accepted for 2022/23 and 2023/24 intake.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
Research Programmes: A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
TOEFL iBT Home: A minimum score of 100 is required with a score of at least 20 in each section.
Duolingo Test of English (DET)
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2024/25 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
Please note that this does not apply to the CEMS MiM / MSc in International Management. In the case of the CEMS MiM the Duolingo English Test will not be accepted.
Career
Our graduates have found employment as: • GIS specialists working with local government agencies and private industry (e.g. ESRI, ICON). • Researchers and policy analysts with Teagasc, ESRI, NGOs and governmental departments. • Planners in both local government and private sector consultancies. • Educators at primary and secondary level, as well as in high-profile national and international universities. • In other varied organisations such as Google, Habitat for Humanity, Deloitte and property consultancies.
Many Geography graduates continue with further study of their discipline or proceed directly to Masters degrees in social or environmental sciences, law, or business.
Fee Information
Geography
University College Dublin
Ireland, Dublin