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Geography, MSc

Queen Mary, University of London, Masters Programmes


Disciplines:
  • Geography
  • Geo-information & Spatial Planning
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Quick facts

Country: United Kingdom Duration: 12 Months
City: London Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Languages: English 
Education Variants:
  • Part Time
  • Full Time

Programme Description

The MA/MSc in Geography is designed to provide an advanced understanding of specialisms in geography of your choice. A key feature of this programme is its flexibility. It can be taken in three different modes, one of which (Mode C) is ESRC recognised.

You have the option of completing a dissertation of varying length so that you may then take a greater or lesser number of specialised optional modules offered in Geography and other cognate disciplines. The programme has proven especially attractive not only to recent graduates but also to professionals who want to update their qualifications and widen their research and writing skills.

The MA/MSc in Geography (Mode C) is recognised under the ESRC´s 1+3 funding scheme and the MA/MSc in Geography is taught by an outstanding team of eminent geographers.

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Compulsory modules:

All students take the compulsory module Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies. MA/MSc in

Geography Modes of Study

Mode A MA/MSc Geography (Research)

Students complete the core module Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies

* A dissertation of 30,000 words
* One specialist module from the list of options offered

Mode B MA/MSc (Named Specialism for example Cultural Geography)

Students complete the compulsory module Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies

* A dissertation of 22,000 words
* Two specialist modules from the list of options offered

Mode C MA/MSc Geography (ESRC recognised)

Students complete the compulsory module Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies

* A dissertation of 15,000 words
* Three specialist modules from the list of options offered

Optional modules include:

* Culture, Space and Power
* Art, Performance and the City
* Cities, Empire and Modernity
* Empire, Race and Immigration
* Understanding Globalisation and Development I
* Understanding Globalisation and Development II
* Globalisation and Development in Practice

You may also substitute one option module from this list with another approved module offered in a cognate discipline at Queen Mary, University of London.

The core module, Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies, is assessed by three essays of 3,000 words; the Dissertations are of an elective length; and the optional modules are assessed through a mix of coursework assignments ranging from extended essays to project summaries and practical reports.

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.

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Requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have a relevant first degree with first or upper-second class honours (or equivalent) in Geography or a related discipline in the social sciences or humanities.

We actively encourage applications from students who have developed an interest in any aspect of human geography or related social sciences at undergraduate level, and/or who have relevant work experience.

English language entry * IELTS 6.5
* TOEFL 580

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