Course Summary
This new MSc course will provide graduates in geoscience (or cognate subjects) with high-level knowledge and technical skills relevant for the vibrant environmental and geotechnical sectors in Ireland and elsewhere.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The main entry criterion is an honours undergraduate degree at grade of 2.1 or higher (or equivalent) in the broad area of Earth Science, Geology or Geoscience. Consideration will be given also to applicants with a similar qualification level in cognate areas such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geophysics, Geochemistry, or Physical Geography, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or similar.
Applicants who do not meet the above criterion, but who have significant and relevant work experience, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/
Application Details
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Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
F290 Environmental and Engineering Geoscience [Master of Science] Full-Time
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught
Fees
EU fee per year - € 9720
nonEU fee per year - € 25310
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Environmental and Engineering Geoscience contributes to the Civil Engineering economic sector, which is a growing area of employment for geoscience graduates in Ireland and internationally. Graduates are therefore expected to have diverse job prospects in areas such as geotechnical engineering and ground investigation (where there is a skills shortage in both the UK and Ireland), hydrogeology, environmental impact assessment, construction site investigation, mine reclamation, slope/ground stability assessment, land-use planning, forestry planning, natural hazard assessment and risk mitigation, etc.