MSc Human Geography: Society and Space

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

This programme is also available on a part time basis over two years.

Unit name

Students must take the following mandatory units
 

• Dissertation: MSc Human Geography: Society and Space
• Theorizing Society and Space
• Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography
• Non-ESRC Students choose 80 credit points from the following units
• Environmental Policy and Politics
• Conflicted Environments: Studying environmental social movements from the grassroots
• Global Development and Environment: History, Theory, Practice
• Practical Statistics for Use in Research and Policy
• Postcolonial Matters
• An Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Policy and Management
• ESRC funded students have to take one of the following quantitative units:
• Practical Statistics for Use in Research and Policy
   

ESRC funded students have to take 60 credits points from the following optional units:
 

• Conflicted Environments: Studying environmental social movements from the grassroots
• Global Development and Environment: History, Theory, Practice
• Environmental Policy and Politics
• Postcolonial Matters
• An Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Policy and Management
   

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, International Relations, Politics, Cultural Studies, or any degree within the Social Sciences. 
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,600
 
Overseas: full-time £21,000

This programme equips you for a career in high-level public research, business or the creative industries, and provides an outstanding academic training for prospective PhD students and for those seeking a master's-level qualification.

Graduates from this programme have progressed to a variety of future careers, including journalism and writing, urban and town planning, housing justice, food poverty initiatives, creating start-up businesses, the third sector and research. Around 40% of our graduates go on to pursue further research training, for example through a PhD.