MPhil Geography (Arts)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
We offer an MPhil in Geography and Sociology. The department welcomes questions from prospective research students and successful candidates will be allocated a primary and secondary supervisor based on their research interests. We are also in the top ten of UK Geography departments with regard to research power, which provides a measure of the quality of research, as well as of the number of staff undertaking research within the department.
Key highlights
- Primary and secondary supervisor allocated based on your research interests
- Department ranks in UK top ten for Geography research power
- Research-led study spanning geography and sociology themes
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Geography researcher
- Research assistant
- Policy analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Urban and regional planner
- Doctoral researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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