The Geography MRes is a research-oriented masters programme. Alongside the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area of human geography, you will develop social science research skills and methods appropriate for further study in this field.

• Develop your own area of research or complete a dissertation on a subject advertised by the School

• This MRes is an approved pathway for ESRC funding, enabling students to apply for ESRC 1+3 funding to cover the MRes and a PhD

• A pre-doctoral training programme taught in conjunction with the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP)

• Can also be pursued as a stand-alone degree

• Work with institutions and groups beyond the university through our close ties with museums, archives, community organisations and artists

Facilities

• Use dedicated Masters study and computing spaces within the School of Geography.

• Access specialist qualitative, quantitative, and GIS computing software to support your learning and research.

• Access an unparalleled range of learning resources, special collections, and world-leading libraries within QMUL and the University of London, such as the QMUL Library, Senate House Library. Other specialist collections are accessible nearby, for example at the British Library.

Career paths

Our students have gone on to undertake successful careers within government and secure positions in international non-governmental organisations among others. One recent graduate has become a researcher in the Housing and Development Board.