Geography Masters Degrees
Our rich research in human and physical geography feeds into innovative masters programmes.
Why choose Newcastle for your Geography Master's degree?
Internationally renowned for our teaching and research, we focus on real-world challenges including:
- climate change
- natural hazards
- economic development
- international geopolitics
- sustainability
- international development.
Join a Geography unit that's in the Top 40 for Geography - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 - and be taught by world-leading experts. Our research informs our teaching, so that you're learning about the latest approaches to studying some of the world’s most difficult problems.
Choose to specialise in a topic that interests you, hone your research skills and develop new skills and interests.
Be part of the friendly and welcoming School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, based in the Henry Daysh building. Here we have plenty of spaces for study and socialising, at the heart of our main campus.
Alongside your studies, you can take part in a range of activities to help you make the most of your degree. These range from tailored induction activities to strengthen academic skills, academic talks, careers talks and social activities.
Our Master's degrees
Human Geography Research MA
Gain the advanced-level research skills, methods and theories you need to pursue a career in research.
Environmental Geoscience MRes
Develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for further academic study or research-focused industry roles in environmental geoscience.
Our city
Newcastle is an attractive, friendly and compact city with a vibrant student population. Newcastle was voted in the top 5 student cities in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2024)
It's easy to get around with the main shopping area only a 3 minute walk away. In our historic city centre you can:
- explore the thriving cultural scene
- visit shops, galleries, theatres and music venues
- take in the vibrant Quayside and the green spaces of our parks and Town Moor.
Newcastle is well-connected too, with the Metro rail network running across the city, from the airport, to the North Sea coast.
Newcastle is famous for its friendly locals and their hospitality. Living here will be friendly on your bank account, too. Read more about the cost of living in Newcastle
The city has a proud reputation for sport, and is home to several professional sports teams, such as: Newcastle United, Newcastle Falcons and the Newcastle Eagles. It has an unrivalled, eclectic nightlife where there's something different to do every day of the week.
Read more about living in Newcastle
Your career
Recent graduates from our MA and MRes programmes have gone onto roles such as:
- environmental consultancy
- transport planning
- teaching
- Geographic Information System (GIS) and data analysis
Others have chosen to go onto doctoral study. Further on in their careers our graduates are typically in research and analysis management roles in both the public and private sectors.
You can access support in achieving your career goals from our award-winning Careers Service, which is one of the largest and best in the UK, and we have strong links with employers. Find our more about our Careers Service
We also provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ Award. Read more about the ncl+ Award
We offer specialised support for international students through the International Student Pathway and the China Career Gateway.
Research community
Our Geography postgraduate programmes provide specialist research training.
These programmes provide high-quality research training to enhance key skills and employability.
Benefits of Geography Masters degrees at Newcastle
Postgraduate students in geography play an integral role in attending, organising and participating in the wide range of events and activities that take place within the 'Geography Community' in the school.
Postgraduate students also benefit from:
- a variety of individual and group study spaces in the recently refurbished Daysh Building
- a joint Staff-Postgraduate common room