Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is delighted to announce the launch of two new Level 9 Master’s degrees in Geography commencing this September - MA in Climate, Justice and Sustainability and MA/M Sc in Environment, Society and Culture.
The MA in Climate, Justice and Sustainability tackles the most pressing global issue of our time – how to manage human exploitation of our natural environment sustainably, and to do so in a fair manner. This is a unique programme, involving a collaboration between MIC’s Departments of Geography and Philosophy, covering fundamental issues such as environmental ethics and climate justice, as well as more practical topics like social and environmental sustainability.
The MA/M Sc in Environment, Society and Culture focuses on the interplay between natural environment and human society, and covers a range of advanced topics across human and physical geography, drawing heavily on MIC staff research expertise. This programme is highly flexible, allowing students to choose, principally via their dissertation research, whether to pursue an Arts or Science Master’s qualification.
Professor Paul Aplin, Head of MIC’s Department of Geography, states: “We are very proud of these new Master’s degrees. The MA in Climate, Justice and Sustainability programme is focused, modern and, we think, urgent; responding to the enormous challenges, and especially inequalities, the world faces in accommodating rapid climate change while meeting the needs of human societies. The MA/M Sc in Environment, Society and Culture programme provides broader coverage of geographical themes around the society/environment interface, mirroring the integrated nature of this subject in the real world. One curriculum highlight, shared by both programmes, is the Environmental Consultancy module, where student groups undertake real-world projects commissioned by external organisations.”
Professor Aplin goes on to say: “Environmentally and morally these topics are pressing, and we need to engage. Vocationally, I’m pleased to say, there continues to be significant and growing economic potential and job opportunities in this area. Applicants to these programmes might well be BA or BSc Geography graduates, but actually the themes covered are relevant across a broad range of subjects so graduates from other disciplines may be highly suitable too.”
Many of the themes covered in these new Master’s programmes will be discussed at a public evening event to be run at MIC Limerick on 20 April entitled ‘Climate, Justice, Sustainability: wish I knew what to do!’.
According to Professor Aplin: “This event, which is being run as part of the international ‘GeoNight’ initiative, will include various short talks, discussions and activities around the theme of climate, justice and sustainability. Though tackling a serious subject, it will be convivial and light-hearted in nature, and the overall aim is to give clear and simple instruction on how individuals can act sustainably."
You can register your attendance at GeoNight at MIC by clicking here.
Both of these Master’s programmes will be offered on a full-time (one year) and part-time (two - three year) basis and will use blended programme content delivery methods including face-to-face and online learning. Assessment modes include, for instance, theoretical essays, technical projects, oral presentations, consultancy reports, research proposals, and dissertation.
The application deadline for these programmes is 30 June.
Apply Now at MA in Climate, Justice and Sustainability or MA/M Sc in Environment, Society and Culture.
