Development Geography Master in Science by Research

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Coventry University

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• Entry requirements
  Successful applicants must normally hold at least a lower second Honours degree in a related subject. Applicants with a lower class of degree and/or from outside of these areas will be considered individually and are usually interviewed prior to being offered a place. Applicants without a first degree, but who have relevant work experience, are also considered on an individual basis.
• Academic title
  Development Geography Master in Science by Research
• Course description
  The study of Development Geography focuses on the developing regions of the world, often referred to as the 'Third World'. These regions, which comprise 75 percent of the world's population, are having to adapt to a rapidly changing world dominated by the powerful forces of globalisation. In addition, these regions are facing deep seated, as well as newly emerging development challenges, such as social inequality, distorted economies, political instability and HIV/AIDS.
  
  Future prospects
  
  The Masters by Research in Development Geography will appeal to those currently employed or seeking employment with a wide range of agencies concerned with development issues. Interest may also come from overseas students keen to develop skills and/or undertake research that might be applicable to their own situation. The programme will also benefit students contemplating an academic or research-oriented career, providing a manageable but stimulating introduction to the world of advanced level research in a highly topical subject area.
  
  Course content
  
  This course encourages a better understanding of the development dilemmas facing societies in developing countries by interrogating the forces and processes of change. This course is designed to equip students with the advanced level research skills required to support a substantive piece of original research into a chosen aspect of Development Geography. Potential research projects relevant to the programme include issues associated with: rural development, gender inequality, health and education, marginalized groups, the role of non-governmental organisations and development policy

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