地理学硕士（研究方法）或MARM旨在提供广泛的社会科学研究方法培训，以及有关人文地理学使用的方法和技术的更具体的培训。在理论和实际应用之间保持平衡。该课程包括技能培训和对个人经历的反思，并且鼓励正在从事哲学硕士/博士学位工作的人员将其学到的知识与未来的研究相联系。大多数教学都是小组形式的，并强调学生的参与和讨论。MARM是ESRC认可的硕士培训课程，所有模块均按照ESRC的要求进行设计和交付。所有模块都包括形成性评估和总结性评估。授课方式为第1和第2条。从复活节开始，您将在分配的主管的指导下从事论文工作。
The MA in Geography (Research Methods) provides a thorough grounding in the practical and theoretical techniques used in both social sciences and the study of human geography.<br><br>Recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the course combines skills training with opportunities to reflect on relevant personal experience, which you will then be encouraged to draw on in further study. Learning takes place in small groups in a supportive environment and focuses on discussion and debate around current issues in the field.<br><br>Core modules, developed and delivered by specialist academics in line with the ESRC's requirements, range from philosophy and theory in contemporary human geography to interdisciplinary perspectives and practices across social research. You also choose from a selection of optional modules in topics such as advanced ethnographic research, multilevel modelling and computational social sciences as well as completing a dissertation in an area of interest.<br><br>Facilities in the Department have benefitted from around 2m of investment in recent years. They include well-equipped laboratories, a workshop, an extensive field equipment store and a cartographic unit, all managed by a team of skilled technical staff.<br><br>The course is one of a suite of methods-based postgraduate degrees delivered by departments from across the University. It enables you to immerse yourself in a vibrant and enthusiastic postgraduate community which provides a social, as well as academic, experience. We operate a buddy system which brings together new postgraduate researchers with more experienced researchers who will be able to give you advice, information and support.