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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
APR-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JAN
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JUL-25
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
APR-25
4 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
You will undertake an individual human geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our globally respected academic staff.
The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Swansea is a research-led University and our department makes a significant contribution. We have staff working on post-disaster landscapes (Professor Marcus Doel), new understandings of nationalism (Dr Angharad Closs Stephens), post-conflict cultural revival (Dr Amanda Rogers) and reducing poverty (Dr Sergei Shubin and his team) aim to reduce poverty through sustainable aquaculture via their PACONDAA project. Their expertise will support your work. Please see our Human Geography Research page for more information on our current research projects
In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 95% of Geography research at Swansea was judged to be of international quality, and 60% was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Programme Summary
This MPhil in Human Geography at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 60,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences.
Programme Aims
This Masters programme will provide students with:
The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.
Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in geography or a related field (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£20,300 per year
Students from EU
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £20,300; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £21,300. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£20,300 per year
Students from International
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £20,300; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £21,300. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...