Newcastle University

Geography

Regional Development (Research) MA

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,165 part time fees
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This research training programme, recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is designed for graduates and professionals who wish to enhance their research skills in regional and local development, governance and policy in an international context. It is aimed at students who want to progress onto a PhD and/or a research career in universities or the public or private sectors.

Programme Description

You complete 120 credits of compulsory modules and a research dissertation (60 credits). Generic research modules cover: thinking about research; information skills; qualitative methodology in the arts, humanities and social sciences; introduction to quantitative methods; and dissertation preparation. Subject-specific modules typically include: local and regional development theory and policy; local and regional development and governance; and local and regional development - methodology, analysis and statistics.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

Normally at least an upper-second-class Honours degree in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject such as geography, planning, urban studies, environmental studies, sociology, politics, history or business studies. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have an appropriate level of relevant experience, will be encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or equivalent.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English Language requirements for this degree programme, you may want to consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University.? INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses to help you prepare for study in the UK including the Graduate Diploma in Business and Social Sciences.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University?s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

School studentships and/or fees bursaries may be available - see the School's website.

International students - University scholarships.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

Applications are considered throughout the year although specific deadlines for funding may apply.

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Secretary
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5200
E-mail: gps@ncl.ac.uk