Geography (research placement) MSci
Master
In Brighton
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Neath Port Talbot College
Vocational qualification Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Panurgic Eduservices
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
4 Years
At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts in climate change and geomorphology. Our faculty help you understand changes to our environment and the key debates around the future of our planet.
We offer an excellent choice of global field-trip destinations, currently including locations such as Los Angeles, the Mojave Desert, Dubai and China. And even when you’re working closer to home, our setting – within the UK’s newest National Park – means you’ll take your learning out into the field.
In your integrated Masters year, you develop advanced research skills and work with a departmental research group.
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About this course
On our Geography (research placement) MSci, you develop research, numerical, analytical and resource-management skills. This means you can go on to careers in:
international development and environmental conservation
charities
the public and private sectors.
You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Subjects
- Climate Change
- Conservation
- Climate
- Global Environmental Change
- Political Economy
- Geographies of Violence
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Climate Sciences
- Geography Thesis
- Sciences
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- The Natural World
- Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
- Skills and Concepts in Geography II: Quantitative and Analytical Skills
Autumn teaching
- Introduction to Evolution and Biodiversity
- Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
Autumn teaching
- Environmental Research Skills (BSc Geog)
- Geographical Information Systems
- Global Climate Change
- Global Landscape Dynamics
Autumn teaching
- Conservation Biology I
- Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Conservation Biology II
- Environmental Perspectives on Development
- Geography Overseas Field Class
- Ice Age Earth
- Southeast England Field Class
Get involved in fieldwork from the start of your course. You develop research, analytical and team-working skills in regions where our academics actively conduct research.
In Year 2, you can pick from an exciting range of locations: current destinations include China, the Mojave Desert, Dubai and Los Angeles. There is also a UK-based field trip.
Study abroad or Placement
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
Research placementsEach summer throughout your degree you can take part in a paid research placement, working on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the work of the research group you’re placed with.
Year 3 at sussex
- Geography Thesis
Autumn teaching
- Advances in Climate Sciences
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Disasters, Environment and Development
- Geographies of Violence and Conflict
- Home
- Conservation in Practice
- Global Environmental Change
- Rural Livelihoods in the Global South
- Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation
Spring teaching
- Research Project
Autumn teaching
- Advances in Climate Sciences
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Disasters, Environment and Development
- Geographies of Violence and Conflict
- Home
- Political Economy of the Environment
- Soil and Rock Description and Site Investigation
- The Science of Climate Change
- Global Environmental Change
Additional information
Geography (research placement) MSci
-
Neath Port Talbot College
Vocational qualification Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Panurgic Eduservices
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request
See all