Study Human Geography Research MA at Newcastle University in the UK, School of Geography, Politics and Sociology

Human Geography Research MA
Newcastle University

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Geography, Politics and Sociology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,800.00 (US$ 34,610) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 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.

If you live in the UK you may be invited to an interview.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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