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Sustainable Futures MRes – 1 year full-time

University of Bath

Master

In Bath ()

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

On completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate:

a critical understanding of research-based sustainability literature across a range of disciplines
comprehension of the relationships between theory and practice in the field of sustainability
thorough and in-depth understanding of key debates relating to environmental challenges, energy resource use and security, and the resilience and adaptability of human systems
detailed and comprehensive understanding of current issues across disciplines within the theme of sustainability studies

About this course

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on policy and the environment.

The course aims to prepare you for a career as a professional researcher in either an academic or non-academic environment by developing your core research skills. You will be encouraged to review and critically evaluate approaches to research and their application, and to identify and investigate your own original research questions.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Interdisciplinary
  • Design
  • Collaboratively
  • Sustainability
  • Project
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Contemporary
  • Short
  • Quantitative
  • Skills

Course programme

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Advanced interdisciplinary research design (collaboratively delivered unit)
  • Contemporary debates in sustainability (collaboratively delivered unit)
  • Short research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
  • Qualitative methods 1
  • Principles and skills of social research
Semester 2
  • Advanced interdisciplinary research design (collaboratively delivered unit)
  • Contemporary debates in sustainability (collaboratively delivered unit)
  • Long research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Either Environmental and resource economics or Principles of corporate social responsibility or any sustainability-related unit at our partner institution (as approved by the Director of Studies and subject to availability)

Plus one unit from:

  • Quantitative methods 2
  • Qualitative methods 2
  • Independent research essay
Summer
  • MRes dissertation
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Attendance
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Seminar
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline - 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline - 30 June 2020

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