Our course equips you with the knowledge and research skills needed to develop as a human geography researcher. Throughout the course you will develop:

• the ability to define research problems and design appropriate methods for their investigation
• individual research interests through choosing your own projects 
• your research profile
• research skills in data collection and analysis
• an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different data types and research methods
• bibliographic and computing research skills, including the use of specialist software
• a professional approach to ethical issues surrounding research in human geography
• research skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
• communication skills for the effective dissemination of research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

Our key areas of research in human geography include:

• social and cultural geography
• economic geographies
• international development
• geopolitics

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject, such as:

• geography
• planning
• urban studies
• environmental studies
• sociology
• politics
• business studies

We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industry experience.