MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Human Geography by individually supervised study

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University of Leicester

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• 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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