StudyQA — Master: Cultural Geography (Research) — Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (Page 50)

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The MSc in Cultural Geography (Research) at Royal Holloway, University of London offers a comprehensive and rigorous postgraduate experience for students interested in exploring the complex relationships between people, places, and environments. This program is designed to provide advanced training in research methodologies within the field of cultural geography, enabling students to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and specialized knowledge necessary for academic, professional, or research careers. Throughout the course, students engage with a wide range of topics including spatial identities, cultural landscapes, urban and rural transformation, heritage, migration, and the impact of globalization on local cultures. The program emphasizes a strong research element, culminating in a substantial independent dissertation that allows students to investigate their specific interests under expert supervision. Students benefit from Royal Holloway’s vibrant academic community, access to excellent research facilities, and connections with practitioners and researchers both within the university and in the wider geographic community. The programme is suitable for those who aspire to pursue doctoral research, careers in cultural policy, heritage management, urban planning, or cultural consultancy. The programme combines theoretical frameworks with practical research skills, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to contribute meaningful insights into cultural geography issues facing contemporary societies. By the end of the course, students will have developed a detailed understanding of key debates and issues in cultural geography, along with the ability to produce high-quality research outputs. This program fosters an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to draw upon theories and methodologies from sociology, anthropology, history, and environmental studies, making it a versatile and dynamic choice for postgraduate education.

Cultural Geographies: Key Ideas
Cultural Geographies: Contemporary Debates
Social Science Methods for Cultural Geographers
GeoHumanities Research Methods for Cultural Geographers
Research Training
Dissertation
Cultural Engagements
Cultural Engagements: Placement Options

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr). Students who have successfully completed a four year Bachelor's degree (Baklavar) in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
Specialist Diploma. Students who have successfully completed a Specialist Diploma in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
IELTS 6.5 overall with 7 in writing and no subscore below 5.5
You are required to register your one reference, even if you have uploaded a copy of their reference. You may be contacted to submit a 2nd reference if we need further information to assess your suitability for the programme you have applied for.
Copies of the transcripts from your undergraduate degree (this can be a transcript of your progress so far if you have not yet completed it)
Copies of any other qualifications you have taken that are relevant to your chosen course
A supporting statement, explaining your motivation to study your chosen course
One academic reference - you can either upload a copy (this is the quickest option) or your referee can enter them directly into the online system once you've completed the application