MSc in Research Methods with Planning and Environmental Management

at University of Manchester

Course unit details
 

Core course units typically include:

• Research Literacy and Design

• Qualitative Research Approaches

• Quantitative Research Approaches

• Dissertation
   

You will select one from the following options:

• Doing Environmental Research

• Development Fieldwork

• Independent Research Methods
   

You will also select four units from our planning and environmental management postgraduate portfolio.

Academic entry qualification overview

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
 

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
 

English language
 

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
 

• IELTS : at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test less than 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
• Pearson Test of English: at least 70 overall with no sub-test less than 59.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £10,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,000

• MSc Research Methods is ideal if you are considering PhD study and/or a career in research in planning and environmental management.
• More generally, Planning and Environmental Management graduates are popular with employers, particularly in consultancy, where the ability to analyse and propose policies and implement strategies is vital.
• After London, Manchester hosts the largest number of planning and environmental consultancies in the UK.
• Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in areas including environmental management and consultancy, urban planning and design, real estate development, urban and regional development policy, central and local government, international development, energy and water, non-governmental organisations, and research.
• Top employers include AECOM, Arup, Atkins, BP, EDF Energy, the Environment Agency, Jacobs, and Rolls-Royce.
• If you decide not to follow a vocational career, your wide knowledge base and transferable skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, teamwork, creativity and communication fit what most employers are seeking.