Human Geography: Space, Politics, Ecologies

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 12 Months Geography

About this course

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.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022)

  • 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 Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers.

  • 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.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    Modes of delivery of the MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics & Ecologies include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in workshops, project and team work.

    Core Courses CONCEPTUALISING HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 1: SPACE, POLITICS, ECOLOGIES CONCEPTUALISING HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 2: GEOGRAPHICAL ENGAGEMENTS RESEARCHING HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: DESIGN, METHODS AND ETHICS QUALITATIVE METHODS QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS HUMAN GEOGRAPHY DISSERTATION PROJECT

    You will also take two courses in qualitative and quantitative methods in the social sciences and undertake an independent piece of research on a topic chosen by you.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
    3560 Public services associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Geography

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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