Our MSc in Geographical and Environmental Research is a research-focused master’s program designed to develop generic and subject-specific research skills over a broad range of disciplines within Geography, the Environment, and Sustainability.
The program is designed to develop generic research skills such as critical evaluation, research design, scientific writing, data management, literature reviews, reflective practice, and science communication, alongside subject-specific research skills such as fieldwork, laboratory skills, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation. As part of the course, you will undertake an extended research project.
The aim of the program is that on completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights at the forefront of the chosen research area in Geography, the Environment or Sustainability
- Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in your chosen area of Geography, the Environment or Sustainability
- Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, and how established techniques of research and inquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in Geography, Environmental Science or Sustainability
The MSc Geographical and Environmental Research is a 180 credit program that runs full-time over one year or two years part-time and will develop research skills through focusing on a project of your choice. The program comprises five modules that run over three semesters,
Core Taught Modules
- Research Skills (30 credits)
- Literature Review (15 credits)
- Geography/Environment Option module or Modern Language module or Academic English for Postgraduate Students* (15 credits)
- Research Project Design and Management (30 credits)
- Dissertation (90 credits)
Employability
Our program includes a Career development workshop and the emphasis on the substantial ‘ hands-on’ research training (with the provision of an international placement option) makes this program unusual within the Higher Education Sector in the UK and will enhance your employability. We believe that our program structure will help to develop future employees with strong and transferable research skills that are valued both within industry, organizations, and academia. Students are encouraged to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing employability.
The MSc Geographical and Environmental Research program at Keele offers the added value of My Keele Journey, which develops students’ intellectual, personal, and professional capabilities (Keele Graduate Attributes) through both subject-specific and generic workshops and activities.
