Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Planning, Geography & Environment)
Field of Study:
$32,301 /Yr
The (Hons) Planning, Geography & Environment programme provides you with strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to think critically about urban and rural development and environmental issues. This degree from University College Dublin provides the first steps to pursuing a career as a professional planner.
Key Fact: The degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). In order to gain full recognition by the RTPI you must complete an accredited one-year specialist master?s degree in planning
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
The final step towards your career as a planner is to complete a one-year specialist master?s in planning in UCD: either the Master of Regional & Urban Planning or the MSc in Environmental Policy. This will ensure you gain the necessary professional accreditations, including that of the Irish Planning Institute and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Graduates find employment as planners in:
- Government & local authorities
- Planning & environmental consultancies
- Local & regional development organisations
- Private companies (marketing/location/real estate/ infrastructure)
International Study Opportunities
Erasmus opportunities present an exciting range of choices for study abroad, including:
- Universit? Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
- University of Barcelona, Spain
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- University of Connecticut, USA
- University of Cagliari, Sardinia
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $32301 (EUR 29100) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Living Expenses | $26374 (EUR 23760) |
Total Cost | $26374 (EUR 23760) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Students require International A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C, or better, in the remaining subjects at GCSE; a total of six distinct subjects are required.
- International Baccalaureate: A1, A2, or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at either level if presenting IB through English).
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL or PTE scores.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,220/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,440/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 11,100/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
SETU Waterford academic scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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