Human Geography Research MA
Newcastle University
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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, ...Read more

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 GeographySocial and Cultural GeographyEconomic GeographiesUrban and International DevelopmentThis programme can also form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the ESRC NINE Doctoral Training Partnership.

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A 2:1 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.

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£25,100 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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