MA Researching Crisis and Change in Human Geography at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

This course will provide you with the research skills to develop into a future researcher through an ESRC accredited programme of research training designed around the discipline of human geography. It aims to provide an advanced level of understanding of geography and will give you the tools to become an advanced independent researcher, able to develop, design and execute academic research projects. This programme will provide advanced training in geographical thought and analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first semester, you will be introduced to academic debate about knowledge producting and methods within social sciences, relationships between power, space and cultural change in relation to themes linked to crisis and change, and analysis of social survey data. You’ll explore the politics and practices of social research through understanding the roles, contexts and limitations of social science. Compulsory modules in semester one include Crisis and Change in Human Geography, Philosophy of Social Science, The Politics and Practices of Social Research, Data Analysis for Social Scientists.

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme possess a range of skills which are applicable to wider research activity beyond academia, including working for social and market research companies or for research arms of government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a relevant humanities subject. Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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