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Sustainable Futures MRes – 2 years part-time
Master
In Bath ()
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School of Education - Bath Spa University
Master Somerset / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Richard Huish College
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Civil Skills Plus
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Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
2 Years
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
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Subjects
- Part Time
- Interdisciplinary
- Design
- Research
- Contemporary
- Debates
- Apprenticeship
- Quantitative
- Skills
- Social research
Course programme
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
- 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
Plus one unit from:
- Quantitative methods 2
- Qualitative methods 2
- Independent research essay
Plus one unit from:
- Environmental and resource economics
- Psychology of risk
- Director of Studies approved unit
- MRes dissertation
Learning
- Laboratory sessions
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Online assessment
- Oral assessment
- Practical work
- Seminar
- Written examination
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline - 30 June 2020
Sustainable Futures MRes – 2 years part-time
-
School of Education - Bath Spa University
Master Somerset / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Richard Huish College
A Level Somerset / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Civil Skills Plus
Short course Somerset / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all