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Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies MRes

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

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. 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 Urban Studies. 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. The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all. Career opportunities include positions in non-governmental organisations (eg, Oxfam, Barnardos, SEPA, Scottish Natural Heritage), teaching, and PhD study.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,580per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
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Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

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