National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Sc

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Course Information
The MSc in Climate Change at NUI
Maynooth is offered by the Department of
Geography to provide Graduates with the
knowledge, skills and experience necessary
to enable them to undertake analysis of
both global and Irish related climate change
science, impacts and policies. The MSc was
first offered in 2008–09 due to the need for
trained graduates in meeting the challenges
posed by climate change, particularly
in the areas of simulating future
climates, impacts modelling, developing
mitigation and adaptation strategies
and decision making under uncertainty.
The MSc in Climate Change is a fulltime
postgraduate programme running
from the commencement of the first
semester to the submission of a research
thesis (end of July). The course provides
a well-integrated and encompassing
programme of taught modules that
reflect the major themes of climate
change, together with essential technical
training in modelling and analysis and are
designed to nurture independent and
critical thinking on climate change issues.

Career Options
This course is designed to equip students
for further research in aspects of climate
change modelling and impact analysis
or who wish to pursue careers in areas
in environmental management for
which climate change considerations
are necessary. It is also suitable for
those in mid career with an appropriate
background who wish to upgrade their
skills in these emerging areas.

Course Structure
The course consists of nine modules, of
which students must do eight. Modules
cover areas such as; applied climate
sciences, climate modelling, current
thinking on key impacts and issues
surrounding mitigation and adaptation,
impacts modelling, palaeoclimatology,
global climate policy, the use of
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
for climate change analysis, research
design and thesis development. The course
is delivered using a variety of techniques
from traditional lectures, seminars, and
workshops with the emphasis firmly placed
on integrating cutting edge research into
the delivery of the MSc. The course content
has been developed with the following aims:
- To introduce students to current global
climate change issues and impacts
- To provide training in research
methods appropriate for modelling
future climates and their impacts
- To develop the capacity for
undertaking independent research
in the climate change area
- To provide a professional education
in the area of climate change policy
for those who need to be familiar with
current developments for mitigating
and adapting to future climate change.

Accreditation:

Accredited University

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No