Geography

This Geography MRes program from the University of Nottingham enable you to conduct in-depth research into a science, technological or social science focused aspect of geography. These courses are ideal for those who wish to achieve a research-based masters-level qualification.

Within this Geography  MRes program from the University of Nottingham you will benefit from being part of a world-leading, research-intensive school, spending time on a topic of your choice while enhancing your research skills and subject expertise.

Our culture of interdisciplinary study and knowledge transfer enables us to generate high-impact research that influences government public policy, private enterprise and third sector organisations.

Through dedicated support and guidance from subject-specialist academics, MRes students typically undertake extensive research in human geography (social science, arts and humanities aspects of geography), while (Sc) MRes students focus on a scientific or technological aspect of geography. It is possible to apply to transfer to the Geography PhD during the course of your MRes degree.

Career opportunities:

Recent graduates have gone on to careers in the public, private and third sectors, including national and local government departments and regulatory agencies and charities. Many use this degree as a foundation for further study via a PhD.

Many of our students continue in the academic field, either at the University of Nottingham or elsewhere. Other recent graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the Environment Agency, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Experian, the Forestry Commission, and business and professional service firms.

88.9% of postgraduate research students from the School of Geography secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £30,565.

Curriculum:

• You will study modules worth 180 credits. The supplementary regulations for the Degree of Master of Research (MRes) in Geography state that a maximum of 60 credits may be obtained from taught modules at Level 4 and/or generic training courses from within the University. Any taught modules and research training taken must be clearly cognate with the student's research topic.