Overview

MSc Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience programme at University College Cork equips graduates for careers in scientific, engineering, and environmental consultancies, natural resources and mining industries, regulatory agencies, and research in Ireland and further afield.

Our course content is regularly reviewed by a panel of industry advisors from a range of local and international geoscience practice areas in order to meet the ongoing needs of the geoscience sector.

Our course also offers a unique opportunity for international students to gain EU-based work experience whilst studying for their Masters.

Career

Our MSc-qualified environmental geoscience graduates are in high demand for technical roles in both the public and private sectors at home and abroad.

Environmental geoscientists presenting a range of specialist and transferable skills are readily employed by civil engineering and environmental consultancies as well as geoscience service providers, natural resource exploration and management companies, local authorities, regulatory and government bodies. Day-to-day project work might include but is not limited to some of the following:

Aggregate mapping and wind resource development on the continental shelf

Assessing and managing environmental risks posed by contaminated land

Assessing the suitability of foundation design in hazardous geological environments

Environmental impact assessment and reporting

Supervision of geotechnical site investigations for major infrastructure projects

Water quality monitoring and remediation at licensed industrial facilities

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Environmental Assessment and Monitoring

Hydrogeology, Contaminated Land and Assessment

Engineering Geology

Environmental Planning and Regulation

Offshore Environmental Geology

Applied Geophysics

Geoinformatics for Environmental Geology

Applied Hydrogeology Skills

Applied Geotechnical Skills

Applied Environmental Geology research project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-07-03 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Geology View 7 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in a Geological/Earth Sciences/Civil Engineering/Environmental Sciences area or a related relevant degree or have reached an equivalent standard through completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Tuition Fee

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International

23100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

7130 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7130 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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