MRes Critical Human Geographies
University of Exeter
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OverviewMRes Critical Human Geographies forms part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership, which provides in-depth research training in the social sciences in general and human geography in particularFocused on preparing you for a career in social science research, whether at doctoral level at university, or in the public and private sectorsThe MRes programme provides core modules in social and geographical theories and methodologies, along ...Read more

Overview

  • MRes Critical Human Geographies forms part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership, which provides in-depth research training in the social sciences in general and human geography in particular
  • Focused on preparing you for a career in social science research, whether at doctoral level at university, or in the public and private sectors
  • The MRes programme provides core modules in social and geographical theories and methodologies, along with three research-led modules through which you can experience the variety of cutting-edge research in the department

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Employer-valued skills this course develops

The MRes Critical Human Geographies is essentially designed to develop in you a broad-based and relevant knowledge of research approaches and methods in human geography and the social sciences, and to provide you with a range of transferable skills appropriate to Masters-level research within the discipline.

The programme aims to prepare you for a career as a professional researcher in either academic or non-academic environments. The core training in social scientific philosophy, epistemology, methodology and analysis is set within a contemporary human geography context, allowing you to apply the wider concepts and skills introduced in the broader social scientific setting to specific topics of geographical inquiry.

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04 Apr 14

I've really enjoyed my time at Exeter Cornwall Campus. There is so much to do here and the landscape is beautiful. There are lots of clubs that you can join and the course is..Read more

SR
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04 Apr 14

Brilliant university for those who prefer to live away from cities in more rural locations. Much quieter. Great in summer as there are beaches very nearby. The student union is..Read more

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Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit, although we usually require a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

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£10,500 per year

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£28,600 per year

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£28,600 per year

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SR
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04 Apr 14
I've really enjoyed my time at Exeter Cornwall Campus. There is so much to do here and the landscape is beautiful. There are lots of clubs that you can join and the course is...
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SR
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04 Apr 14
Brilliant university for those who prefer to live away from cities in more rural locations. Much quieter. Great in summer as there are beaches very nearby. The student union is...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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