• The course is intended for students who have a substantial background in geography or a related discipline with a good first degree.  It aims to provide:
  • (i) broad-based training in geographical research, its philosophical backgrounds and debates, and interpretation of geographical literature,
  • (ii) comprehensive training in research methods in human geography and the social sciences as a whole,
  • (iii) the opportunity to develop large-scale research management skills by completing a research thesis under academic supervision and guidance.