| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
| MA | Part-time | 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
Our Human Geography Research MA is a recognised pathway within the the ESRC Northern Ireland/North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership. It provides advanced-level training in research skills, methods and theories so you can pursue a career in research.
Our course equips you with the knowledge and research skills needed to develop as a human geography researcher. Throughout the course you will develop:
Our key areas of research in human geography include:
Newcastle University is one of the leading places for geographical research in the UK. In 2014, we received recognition for the quality of our publications and research outputs. 80% of our geography research output is world-leading or internationally excellent. This ranks us fourth in the UK for output quality. The impact of our research was also recognised, with Newcastle ranked equal third in the UK.
Following the assessment of case studies ranging from a wide topic area, 70% were rated as world-leading, including:
Delivery
Members of our vibrant research community deliver teaching and assessment. Tutors are from geography and the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS).
Facilities
We provide high quality facilities for our postgraduate students. Facilities include a dedicated postgraduate suite for geography students.
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/human-geography-research-ma/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject, such as:
We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industry experience.
If you live in the UK you may be invited to an interview.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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