MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies

The MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies engages at an advanced level with conceptual debates in human geography, cutting edge methodological approaches and the skills needed to communicate geographical ideas beyond the academy. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills appropriate to undertake independent research in human geography. The research skills fostered and developed through the course can also be used in a range of different contexts such as the public sector, NGOs, trade unions and research consultancies.

Why this Programme

• Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
• This programme will equip you with independent research skills which will be transferrable to careers in research in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• The programme has a strong track record of preparing students for doctoral research in Human Geography.
• The work of the teaching team is at the forefront of debates in critical geographies and there is particular expertise in environmental geographies, cultural, historical, political and social geography.
• The teaching team includes editors of leading journals in geography including Antipode, GeoHumanities and Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers.
• The programme draws on the teaching staff’s extensive experience of working beyond the academy in collaborations with a diverse range of organisations in both the global North and South.
• You will be encouraged to engage in significant critical depth with specific theories and literature and supported to develop your own critical perspectives.
• You will develop your own individual research project in the form of a dissertation supported by expert supervision.
• MRes students are part of broader human geography related activities such as the regular meetings of the Human Geography Research Group.
• The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. We are one of the top 100 of the world's universities.

The College of Science and Engineering

The College of Science and Engineering's world leading research and the impact it makes to the global economy makes it an exciting and stimulating environment to work in. Our research spans seven academic disciplines and ranges from fundamental discovery to tackling grand societal challenges and developing new technologies. Our teaching is informed by our world leading research and designed to develop graduates with knowledge and skills to become leaders of the future.

Our diverse Masters programmes range from traditional disciplines to the emerging technologies of the 21st century. The College's six Schools are:

• School of Chemistry
• School of Computing Science
• James Watt School of Engineering
• School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
• School of Mathematics and Statistics
• School of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Glasgow

• is in the 86th in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2022.
• has been named Scottish University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
• welcomes students from more than 140 countries worldwide.
• has around 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• has a global community of over 219,000 alumni.
• is a major employer in the city of Glasgow with more than 9,000 staff, including more than 4,800 research and teaching staff.
• is undertaking a £1 billion estate investment to expand campus research & teaching facilities.
• has an annual research income of more than £168m.
• is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.