Masters in Research (MRes) Geography and Environmental Management
Offered under the umbrella title of MRes Geography and Environmental Management, this multidisciplinary course allows students to specialize in one of several areas that address pressing social and environmental issues.
The pathways on offer within the course are relevant to a range of professions across the industry, the public sector and the third sector. Depending on your chosen subject area, you will graduate with one of the following qualifications:
- MRes Geography
- MRes Flooding
- MRes Bio-energy
- MRes Air Quality Management
- MRes Carbon Management
- MRes Water Management
- MRes Transport studies
- MRes Mobilities
The course is suitable for students who have enjoyed the research components of their undergraduate degree and wish to prepare for a research-based career. It also offers excellent preparation for doctoral study. Likewise, it is appropriate for people who are already working and wish to either develop their research skills or undertake a research project to enhance their continued professional development.
Real-world research skills
This Master's degree will equip you with the skills necessary to undertake sustained, independent and innovative research. You will gain the confidence to work in creative and flexible and ways, and develop the ability to plan, produce and present rigorous, independent and theoretically informed studies. It also fosters the development of essential professional skills to enhance your employability, such as self-management, teamwork, problem solving and communication.
The taught components of the course provide a balance between training in interdisciplinary research methods and subject-specific research under the supervision of UWE Bristol's active research specialists. Alongside these, you will put your skills into practice by conducting a supervised independent extended research project.
Within the taught modules, there will be a seminar program delivered by academics and practitioners from inside and outside UWE Bristol. You will be expected to present on your own research, using skills learned in the taught modules and gaining valuable communication experience in the process.
For the final extended research project, you can choose to engage with ongoing research from one of UWE Bristol's specialist research groups or to embark on a new project relating to or inspired by your particular interests. In either case, this may relate to your current or future employment.
Flexible learning options
This master is available as a full time or part-time course with a high degree of flexibility. The taught modules are delivered on one day a week, making it suitable for day release study.
Key fact: An opportunity to undertake in-depth research training in your chosen field of Geography and Environmental Management with the support of UWE Bristol's research teams and centers.
Intakes
- Sep
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Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13750 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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