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Regional Development (Research) – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
| Application Deadline: | International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,239 - ≈ € 12,766 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
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Contents
You complete 120 credits of compulsory modules and a research dissertation (60 credits). Generic research modules cover: thinking about research; information skills; qualitative methodology in the arts, humanities and social sciences; introduction to quantitative methods; and dissertation preparation. Subject-specific modules typically include: local and regional development theory and policy; local and regional development and governance; and local and regional development – methodology, analysis and statistics.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Normally at least an upper-second-class Honours degree in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject such as geography, planning, urban studies, environmental studies, sociology, politics, history or business studies. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have an appropriate level of relevant experience, will be encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based) or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
This programme is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
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