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This MA programme offers students the opportunity to take a holistic degree examining social change and resistance using a multidisciplinary approach across Geography and Historical Studies. It focuses upon an examination of social change that is unique in its blend of historical research and method with that of other disciplines. It examines theories and international case studies of social change in detailed material contexts. The course also provides training in the design and implementation of a research programme and qualitative techniques.

Duration and mode of study
* MA: one year full time or two years part time
* Postgraduate Diploma: Nine-months full-time or 18 months part-time

Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is by a combination of lecture- and seminar-based courses, an optional field-based modules, and individual research. Assessment is through essays, dissertation and project work.

Course modules
Core modules:

* Social Change
* Dissertation
* either Historical Research Methods
or Research Design and Methods in Geography

Optional modules (two choices from the following modules):

* Living with Environmental Change
* Spaces of Social Change
* Environment, Space and Society
* Those Were the Days Perpetrators, Profiteers, and Bystanders of the Holocaust
* Critical Resource Geography
* Theories, Concepts and Applications of Sustainable Development
* The American Century: Explaining the History of American Foreign Relations
* Political Leadership in Twentieth-century Britain
* Victorian Society
* The English Revolution, 1640-1660: Histories and Sources
* Religion in Modern Russia
* Conservation, Heritage and Planning
* Urban Topography: Image and Reality 1540-1840
* Colonial Cities in British Asia and Africa, c.1850-1950
* Vices and Virtues, Behaving and Misbehaving in British Society, 1850-1950
* Community, Conflict and Change in England and Wales from the late 17th Century to the early 19th Century

Normally at least an upper second-class honours degree, or its equivalent, in Geography, History, Sociology or cognate disciplines, or the equivalent for overseas or European applicants. Applicants with a lower second class degree will be considered provided satisfactory references are received. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)