Comments about MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Research in Human Geography - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire
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Objectives
To provide students with a broad-based training in social science research and a discipline specific training in human geography. More specifically, students taking this course will gain: knowledge, skills and understanding that are generic to social science research; knowledge and understanding of contemporary human geography and its concerns, philosophies and methods for data generation, analysis and interpretation; critical reflexive thinking and an appreciation of difference; and, skills in qualitative, quantitative, textual and (carto) graphic techniques.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Normally at least an upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in geography or related social science disciplines. Applicants with a lower second class degree may be considered provided satisfactory references are received, but cannot be entered for an ESRC 1+3 scholarship.
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Academic title
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Research in Human Geography
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Course description
Course modules
Core:
-Managing and Communicating Research
-Research Design and Methods in Human Geography
-Research Methods in the Social Sciences
-Philosophy in Human Geography
-Research Dissertation
Optional:
-Transformation and Development
-Environment, Society and Space*
-Globalization and Difference*
-Participatory GIS
-Global Energy Security
-*One of these modules can be replaced by an approved postgraduate module elsewhere in the Department or the University.
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is conducted using a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, practicals, student presentations and group-based projects. Assessment of taught modules is by coursework and examination. The dissertation counts for one third of the total credits required for the MSc
