MSc (Research) Human Geography
Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology. Specialisms at Hull include mass extinction research; simulating water and sediment flows on flood plains and Mars; environmental policy and governance; and mapping the historic connections between women’s property ownership and status.
Whether you choose to study at PhD or Masters level, you will find that we combine research expertise and cutting-edge facilities to deliver a unique experience. We have a network of exceptional research opportunities, and you will join established research groups which gather staff, postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate researchers into clusters of world-class expertise.
We are a world-class centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research into, and postgraduate study of both human and physical environments, as well as earth science. We also offer opportunities for multidisciplinary research between geography and other subject areas at PhD level.
We offer research opportunities as MSc by Thesis in Physical Geography, MA by Thesis in Human Geography, as well as PhD options in the research areas of your choice, providing we can match you up with a supervisor whose area of expertise matches your proposal.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 25
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 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Student Futures at the University of Hull provides the following information, advice and guidance to students and alumni , as well as a number of ways in which students can develop their employability, gain experience and connect with employers:
Student Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to network with employers at events and careers fairs and gain an insight into the workplace
Our Employer Mentoring Programme gives you the chance to have mentor from a workplace of interest.
Students can achieve a Hull Employability Award to recognise their efforts to develop their employability skills
The Hull Internships Programme offers paid internships with local employers.
Whilst studying at Hull you can spend a period of study abroad – from a short summer school to a full year at a partner University
Students can also undertake an overseas internship or volunteering opportunity with one of our trusted partners overseas.
An extensive programme of on-campus events including Jobs Fairs, employer presentations and employability workshops.
Students can also have practice interviews and participate in mock assessment centres. Practice online tests are also available.
Many of our programmes incorporate professional and employability skills modules.
Advice and Guidance
Unlimited, personalised advice and guidance - one-to-one careers advice and guidance with a trained, expert Careers Consultant
Drop-ins for quick queries
Help and information on finding a part-time job
Help with career decision-making – deciding what next
Help and information about ways to develop employability, gain experience and connect with employers
Extensive online careers guides
Advice on studying abroad - opportunities, locations, costs and any funding available
Advice and information on working/volunteering with one of our trusted partners overseas
Advice and information on setting up a business, including finance
Advice and information on further study
Advice, information and guidance on jobs and internships - and how to secure them
Extensive programme of workshops and presentations on campus
PSW Opportunity
Psw 2 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The majority of our taught Masters programmes require that you hold a qualification equivalent to a lower second-class Bachelor Honours (or 2.2).
We generally consider a Bachelor degree of a minimum three years in duration, awarded by a nationally recognised higher education institution in India to be comparable to a UK Bachelor Honours degree.
Lower second-class (2.2) equivalent
Overall 50%
Upper second-class (2.1) equivalent
Overall 60%
India
Standard XII
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
National Open School
70% in English
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (English)
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
70% in English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)* - Academic Test (all test centres)
6.5 overall (with a minimum 6.0 in each skill)
6.0 overall with 6.0 in each skill accepted for entry to degrees with integrated foundation year
IELTS Indicator Test
6.0 (with at least 5.5 in all skills)
Pearson Academic Test of English (PTE Academic)*
54 overall (with a minimum of 51 in each skill)
TOEFL iBT*
79 overall and at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 in writing
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test
79 overall with at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17200 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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