Human Geography Research MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to undertake advanced research in Human Geography, while exploring pressing challenges facing the world today.


Join our Human Geography Research MA and receive advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories.


Master the techniques to conduct independent research in Human Geography and the social sciences.


Equip yourself for further doctoral research training or a career in research and analysis.


Collaborate with top researchers in the field, who will share their knowledge and passion for cutting-edge issues.


Develop your own research interests and skills, leading to a research dissertation at the end of the degree.


Our research-focused programme's strengths form the basis of our teaching. These strengths include:


  • Geopolitics and Political Geography
  • Social and Cultural Geography
  • Economic Geographies
  • Urban and International Development

This programme can also form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the ESRC NINE Doctoral Training Partnership.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to undertake advanced research in Human Geography, while exploring pressing challenges facing the world today.


Join our Human Geography Research MA and receive advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories.


Master the techniques to conduct independent research in Human Geography and the social sciences.


Equip yourself for further doctoral research training or a career in research and analysis.


Collaborate with top researchers in the field, who will share their knowledge and passion for cutting-edge issues.


Develop your own research interests and skills, leading to a research dissertation at the end of the degree.


Our research-focused programme's strengths form the basis of our teaching. These strengths include:


  • Geopolitics and Political Geography
  • Social and Cultural Geography
  • Economic Geographies
  • Urban and International Development

This programme can also form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the ESRC NINE Doctoral Training Partnership.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
6.5+
4.5+
125+
70+

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject, such as:


  • geography
  • planning
  • urban studies
  • environmental studies
  • sociology
  • politics
  • business studies


We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industry experience.


If you live in the UK you may be invited to an interview.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

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