Geography is about how people relate to, and interact with, the spaces, places, landscapes and environments in which they live, and how those places engage with the larger world. Geography at UCC provides you with a broad understanding of the human, environmental and natural issues facing society with a focus on real-world questions, such as: Are the effects of climate change already visible, and what might its consequences be for societies? Why are civilisations and religions from different parts of the world clashing? How might intercultural understanding and dialogue be promoted? Why do natural hazards tend to affect some people (the poor, women, children, ethnic minorities) more than others? How do regional economies evolve over time and how can regions interact with an increasingly globalised economy? How can societies make better use of renewable energy and material resources? How can computer technologies help us understand and manage the world?

Our students acquire technical geographical skills including: training in computer cartography and geographical information systems remote sensing quantitative and qualitative research methods social surveys and analysis landscape evaluation/planning. Geography is much more than maps and capitals. It is a diverse discipline with many interesting and relevant career paths, including: planning local/community development environmental assessment and management housing policy regional development TV news production/research geo-informatics journalism diplomatic service financial services and global business public relations European space agency market research teaching tourism academic teaching and research museum/heritage management