Maynooth University

Overview

The MA in Geography - Spatial Justice at Maynooth University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how geography can address issues of inequality, environmental change, and social justice. This one-year program combines research-led teaching, hands-on fieldwork, and community engagement, equipping students with the tools to analyze and advocate for spatial, environmental, health, and place-based justice.

What you'll study

The course features a diverse curriculum that includes both theoretical and practical components. Key modules typically include:

• Thinking Geographically
• Field School
• Public Engagement
• Spatial Justice: Geographies of Social and Environmental Change
• Dublin Urban Laboratory
• Critical Ecologies
• Thesis (independent research project)

Students are required to complete a substantial dissertation based on an approved research question and methodology, supported by academic supervision throughout the program.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the MA program, applicants typically need:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree at NFQ Level 8 (or equivalent).
• A second-class honours degree, grade 1 (2:1) in Geography or a related discipline, such as Sociology, Architecture, Media Studies, Urban Planning, Anthropology, Political Science, Philosophy, or English Literature.
• Applicants with a 2:1 in another discipline or a 2:2 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language proficiency is also required, with minimum scores typically set at:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (overall)
• TOEFL iBT: 90 (overall)
• PTE Academic: 63 (overall)
• Duolingo English Test: 120 (overall)

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Geography - Spatial Justice can pursue a variety of career paths in both public and private sectors, including roles in urban planning, environmental consultancy, social advocacy, and academic research. Additionally, students may have the opportunity to apply for post-study work permissions in Ireland, allowing them to gain valuable experience in the country after graduation, subject to meeting relevant immigration criteria.