Geocomputation

Credits: 30 ECTS

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines: Geography; Computer Sciences; Machine Learning

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Overview

This structured Geocomputation programme at the Maynooth University aims to:

• Build capacity for independent research.
• Enable students to disseminate their research.

In addition to the modules associated with this particular course, this Structured PhD programme offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to select from modules taught on the MSc in Geocomputation and professional skills training modules offered by different faculties or modules offered by other Departments which are of particular interest, for example research commercialisation.

Career Options

There is an international shortage of highly skilled researchers able to handle large and complex datasets. Thus far our PhD graduates have continued with research in academic environments but there are opportunities in public and private sector research and development, with environmental concerns and policy organisations: much depends on the substantive area of the thesis topic.

This might focus on the innovative collection and processing of new datasets, on visualising complex datasets in multiple dimensions, on machine learning or on algorithms for the spatial analysis of data in a particular application area, for example health and retailing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Advanced Concepts In Object-oriented Programming
• Structured Programming
• Spatial Databases
• Professional Certificate In Postgraduate Teaching and Learning: Tutors and Demonstrators
• Innovation And Research Commercialisation
• Human Computer Interaction

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 120; TOEFL iBT: 90; PTE Academic: 63; IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Candidates for research degrees will normally be expected to have at least an upper Second Class Honours degree or a relevant Masters degree. Relevant academic backgrounds include Geography, Computing Science, Surveying, Geomatics, Mathematics and Physics. It is recommended that candidates contact the PhD Programme Director in the first instance.
• Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 22,642 AUD / year (approx. 14,000 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA: 10,513 AUD / year (approx. 6,500 EUR / year)

Part-time Tuition Fees: EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Continuation year (Full-Time): EU: 4330 EUR / Year; Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

Living costs

Maynooth, Ireland: 1,051-1,617 AUD / month

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