MSc Environmental & Engineering Geoscience
Sustainable engineering solutions are needed in our natural and built environments. Advanced knowledge and understanding of Earth’s near-surface materials and processes is crucial to solution success. This MSc program gives graduates a modern skillset in applied geoscience to inform successful engineering design, construction and operation.
The MSc is designed to bridge a current skills gap in these areas, particularly in geotechnics and ground investigation, in both Ireland and the UK. Graduate employment prospects are thus expected to be strong in the thriving geotechnical and environmental sectors, both in Ireland and internationally. Successful completion of the MSc Environmental & Engineering Geoscience will count as at least one year of experience toward accreditation as a Professional Geologist (PGeo).
Successful completion of the MSc Environmental & Engineering Geoscience will count as at least one year of experience toward accreditation as a Professional Geologist (PGeo). This accreditation is awarded by the (opens in a new window)Institute of Geologists of Ireland (IGI(opens in a new window)). PGeo accreditation from the IGI is recognised by the (opens in a new window)European Federation of Geologists(opens in a new window) (EurGeol) and in jurisdictions of the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Campus Information
Belfield
The main campus of UCD is situated at Belfield, a 132 hectare site 4 km south of the centre of Dublin city. This campus is an attractively landscaped complex of modern architectural buildings, accommodating most of the Colleges and Schools of the University as well as its student residences and numerous leisure and sporting facilities.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
UCD Careers Network joins the dots between your time at University and your future career
If you are a UCD student based on the Belfield campus, or a recent graduate (up to two years after graduation), you can book a 20 minute 1-2-1 consultation with one of our Belfield based Career & Skills Consultants to:
- talk about your options
- get advice on an application
- prepare for interview
- cover anything else career-related
If you are a Smurfit Graduate School of Business student or recent graduate, you can make a 30 minute consultation appointment with one of the Smurfit Careers Network team, based on the Blackrock campus.
Current and recently graduated, UCD Graduate Researchers (PhDs and Research Masters students), can book a 60 minute appointment with a dedicated Career & Skills Consultant to discuss:
- Individual Career Planning
- Academic and non-Academic Career Options
- Job Applications
- Interviews and Presentations
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry to the programme requires an Honours undergraduate degree at 2.1 or higher (or equivalent) in Earth Science, Geology or Geoscience degrees. Consideration will be given to applicants with similar qualifications in cognate areas (e.g. Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geophysics, Geochemistry, or Physical Geography, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or similar), and to those with significant and relevant work experience but who do not meet this criterion. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24960 EUR
Average Cost of Living: 10500 EUR /year
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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