MSc Human Geography: Critical Research Encounters at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An MSc engaging with conceptual debates in human geography, advanced methodological approaches and skills for communicating geographical ideas. It prepares students to undertake independent research in human geography, with a team strong in environmental, cultural, historical, political and social geography.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Critical Concepts in Human Geography, Critical Concepts in Practice, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Data Analysis, Critical Research Methods: From Design to Practice and the GES Masters Research Project. Options include Graduate Futures Work Placement and Introduction to GIS.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked in consultancy, as user researchers and policy analysts in Scottish and UK Government, and in third sector and NGO research and policy roles; many continue to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test centre, Cambridge C1/C2; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start and a single test must meet the requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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