GY134 · Level 8 · 4 years

BSc (Geography and Geosystems)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

357

Down 56 points since 2023 (413).

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About this course

A four-year science degree on the Earth's systems and the way people interact with them, with lots of fieldwork.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year one covers biology, chemistry and physics, maths and human and physical geography. Later years add weather and climate, GIS mapping, statistics and environmental law, plus two pathways such as coastal and marine sciences or palaeo-sciences. Final year includes a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
In semester two of year three you can choose a work placement, research placement, Erasmus semester or further study on campus.
Where it can lead
Careers include environmental consultancy, public bodies such as the EPA and Marine Institute, GIS work, research, conservation and planning.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy science and being outdoors and want to work on environmental issues.

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About Environment

Environmental science, conservation, and sustainability

The study of Environment courses focuses on understanding the natural world, human impact on the environment, and strategies for sustainable management and conservation. Students learn about climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. E.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, Sustainability.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026357Published after the final round
2025 350350409
2024 350350442
2023 413413470

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science or CS: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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