Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Planning, Geography & Environment] From University College Dublin

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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Planning, Geography & Environment)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

Honours

Field of Study:

Geography

€27,720/Yr

€27,720 /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

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	€27720 (EUR 27720)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	€23760 (EUR 23760)
Total Cost	€23760 (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.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

63 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
V.V. Giri Global Excellence Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student€ 4,363/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship	Scholarship per student€ 10,832/Yr$10,832	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Axol Science Scholarship	Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	Scholarship per student€ 4,000/Yr$4,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details