Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies [MRes]

University of Glasgow
4.0
4 reviews
  • It is expensive for overseas students. The tuition fee is high and there is no funding. On career term, I had a great experience. The staff has been so much helpful. The labs are recognized and give a good opportunity for career growth.
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  • Good experience in all and I had a nice time in all.
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  • I am just loving the content, of course, the societies and have many good friends. It was a good experience
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    Postgraduate

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    Glasgow (Scotland)

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    Different dates available

The School’s Human Geography Research Group has strong working collaborations with the Glasgow Centre for International Development, the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum & Migration Network (GRAMNET), Glasgow Life/Museums, NVA, The Royal Society. If you are considering pursuing doctoral research in human geography and the social sciences or seeking to develop a career in research in public, private and voluntary sectors, this programme is designed for you. Focusing upon the themes of spaces, politics and ecologies, the MRes in Human Geography offers a postgraduate training in research methodologies and techniques with reference to specific theories and literatures. The University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical and Earth Sciences is proud to announce that it is ranked 32nd in the world (QS World Rankings 2014). With a 95% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014, the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences continues to meet student expectations combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.

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4.0
fantastic
  • It is expensive for overseas students. The tuition fee is high and there is no funding. On career term, I had a great experience. The staff has been so much helpful. The labs are recognized and give a good opportunity for career growth.
    ← | →
  • Good experience in all and I had a nice time in all.
    ← | →
  • I am just loving the content, of course, the societies and have many good friends. It was a good experience
    ← | →
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Fernanda Latorre

3.5
24/05/2019
About the course: It is expensive for overseas students. The tuition fee is high and there is no funding. On career term, I had a great experience. The staff has been so much helpful. The labs are recognized and give a good opportunity for career growth.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ke Ma

4.0
23/05/2019
About the course: Good experience in all and I had a nice time in all.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

India

4.5
23/05/2019
About the course: I am just loving the content, of course, the societies and have many good friends. It was a good experience
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Imogen

4.0
22/05/2019
About the course: Uni experience was good in all. Initial year, terrible , the city was new. But everything was great once you made good friends, everything seem sorted. Like every other place, this one also has its own ups and downs. The course was organised and I appreciate everything about this place.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Human Geography
  • Politics
  • School

Course programme

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: spaces, politics, ecologies
  • Conceptualising Human Geography 2: geographical engagements
  • Researching Human Geographies: design, methods, ethics.

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.

Additional information

  • The course is taught primarily through small group teaching, involving lectures, but mainly through workshops, seminars and reading-based discussion groups. Students are encouraged to take an active part in these sessions and also to give short presentations on their proposed research topics during the year.
  • To complete the MRes degree you must undertake a dissertation project (worth 60 credits).
  • The dissertation is a piece of original research leading to a written document of up to 15,000 words. It is usually expected that this will involve...

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Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies [MRes]

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