Research In Human Geography

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Geography

About this course

Our Research in Human Geography MRes combines interdisciplinary expertise from Geography, Political Science and International Studies. The course can provide a useful foundation for undertaking a PhD in Human Geography, or is ideal for those who want to acquire rigorous research skills more generally.

The MRes Research in Human Geography is a research training Masters degree. It can provide a useful foundation for undertaking a PhD in Human Geography, or is ideal for those who want to acquire rigorous research skills more generally.

The programme provides research training in theoretical, philosophical and methodological issues relevant to human geography and social science research. These include debates concerning social theory and epistemology, qualitative and quantitative techniques and their application to human geography, and research design, ethics and presentation.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop a deeper understanding of advanced level theoretical, philosophical and methodological debates in contemporary human geographies and related social sciences;

  • To provide advanced training in social science research methodologies and their application in social research in general and human geography in particular

  • To develop a student's ability to communicate ideas and research effectively.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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