该计划将提供地理思想和分析方面的高级培训。学生将选择两种“途径”之一-社会/文化地理和人口研究。这些都是基于地理与规划部人文地理学人员的研究专长领域。该课程的三分之一（60个学分）将根据所选的途径提供特定的培训。另外的60个学分将提供ESRC研究培训认证所需的通用研究技能培训。这是与该系的规划人员一起提供的，也与社会学专业的学生一起提供的。最后，学生还将完成60学分的论文。这项独立的研究将使学生能够开发在讲授的研究内容过程中开发的技能，并专注于他们感兴趣的主题。
This programme will provide advanced training in geographical thought and analysis. Students will gain postgraduate level expertise on Human Geography research, with a depth and breadth that corresponds to Masters-level accreditation.<br><br>The course is roughly delivered in three sections. The first part of the course will deliver core research skills training required in order for ESRC Research Training Accreditation. This is delivered in combination with Planning staff in the Department, but also in combination with students studying in Sociology. It provides a bedrock of essential research skills which can also qualify students to complete a doctoral research project if they wish.<br><br>Programme duration: Full-time: 12 months