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- Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies MRes
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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
University of Glasgow
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
The MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies engages at an advanced level with conceptual debates in human geography, with cutting edge methodological approaches and with the skills needed to communicate geographical ideas beyond the academy. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills appropriate to undertake independent research in human geography. The research skills fostered and developed through the course can also be used in a range of different contexts such as the public sector, NGOs, trade unions and research consultancies.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- This programme will equip you with independent research skills which will be transferrable to careers in research in public, private and voluntary sectors.
- The programme has a strong track record of preparing students for doctoral research in Human Geography.
- The work of the teaching team is at the forefront of debates in critical geographies and there is particular expertise in environmental geographies, cultural, historical, political and social geography.
- The teaching team includes editors of leading journals in geography including Antipode, GeoHumanities and Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers.
- The programme draws on the teaching staff’s extensive experience of working beyond the academy in collaborations with a diverse range of organisations in both the global North and South.
- You will be encouraged to engage in significant critical depth with specific theories and literatures and supported to develop your own critical perspectives.
- You will develop your own individual research project in the form of a dissertation supported by expert supervision.
- MRes students are part of broader human geography related activity such as the regular meetings of the Human Geography Research Group.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Career opportunities include positions in non-governmental organisations (eg, Oxfam, Barnardos, SEPA, Scottish Natural Heritage), teaching, and PhD study.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 25,290per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland
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