MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Human Geography by individually supervised study

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MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Human Geography by individually supervised study

  • Objectives To provide a Master’s course that allows the taught elements to be tailored in a way relevant to individual research interests and with significant emphasis on the production of a dissertation. It will appeal to those who already have particular research interests and are seeking a course that allows them to pursue these in order to gain a postgraduate qualification.
  • Entry requirements Entry requirements An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in any subject.
  • Academic title MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Geography by individually supervised study
  • Course description Course modules
    Core:

    -Research Design and Methods in Human Geography
    -Philosophy in Human Geography
    -Research Dissertation (10,000-20,000 words)

    Optional:

    -Globalization and Difference*
    -Global Energy Security
    -Environment, Space and Society*
    -Transformation and Development*
    * One of these modules can be replaced by an approved Masters module elsewhere in the Department or University.

    Teaching and assessment methods
    Teaching is conducted in lectures, seminars, self-paced learning, tutorials and supervisory meetings. Assessment of taught modules is by coursework and/or examination.

    Taught modules account for 120 credits, research dissertation for 60 credits. The dissertation is between 10,000 and 20,000 words.
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