Masters Degrees in Social Geography

Social research methods are a means of providing evidence to examine ideas about society - they are a way of 'knowing'. This course seeks to introduce you to a portfolio of research skills that will help you not only to become a competent researcher but also to expand your employment horizons. Read more

The MSc by Research in Social Theory and Space allows you to undertake a year-long (full time) or two-year-long (part time) individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research, supervised by our Human Geography academic staff. Read more

This MA course is designed for those who wish to explore the social dimensions of risk and resilience. Read more

The MA in Geography (Research Methods) - or MARM - aims to give a broad training in social science research methodology as well as more specific training in the approaches and techniques used in human geography. Read more

This programme will provide advanced training in geographical thought and analysis. Students will choose either of two 'pathways' - "Social/Cultural Geography" and "Population Studies". Read more

In this Master’s degree you will acquire conceptual ideas, theoretical approaches and analytical research skills needed to study social and cultural geography at postgraduate level. Read more

Students who graduate from the Master’s programme in geography have strong theoretical and practical skills. Read more

The MRes Critical Human Geographies is a full-time taught Masters programme. It forms part of the. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Centre. Read more

This programme's emphasis on independent research allows you to work closely with scholars who are leaders in their field. Research may be in any area of social, urban, environmental, development, political, economic, historical or cultural geography that is supported by the Human Geography Research Group. Read more

The radicalisation of Muslim youth is continually in the news and high on the political agenda. Read more

The MSc by Research in Urban Studies allows you to undertake a year-long (full time) or two-year-long (part time) individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research, supervised by our Human Geography academic staff. Read more

The MSc Geography is ideal if you want to study geography at postgraduate level for personal or professional reasons and want a flexible evening study course that you can tailor to your own interests and professional needs. Read more

Our program introduces students to independent research while broadening and deepening their contact with a selected aspect of Geography. Read more

The MSc by Research in Global Migration allows you to undertake a year long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Read more

The Geography MA/MSc programmes provide a strong grounding in current geographical theory, methods and issues by drawing on the expertise of our human geography staff from across the School. Read more