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Programme can be tailored to your interests. The MA focuses on human geography, including: environment and development; environmental policies and politics; geopolitics; urbanisation; globalisation. The MSc focuses on physical geography, particularly modules available on the Environmental Monitoring, Modelling & Management programme.

KEY BENEFITS
* A wide range of geographical topics are covered.
* Teaching is led by the research interests of staff and is cutting-edge.
* The programme can be tailored to the interests of individual students.

PURPOSE
The primary aim of the MA/MSc programme is to provide an advanced foundation in geography, bringing students up to date with the latest developments in their chosen fields of study. The distinction between the MA and the MSc arises from the modules taken, with the MA awarded for degrees that focus more on human geography and the MSc awarded for degrees that focus more on physical geography. Students enrolled for the MA Geography programme are expected to take most of their options in human geography and those enrolled for the MSc Geography programme are expected to take most of their options in physical geography.

DESCRIPTION
This programme provides a broad grounding in geography. In addition to a compulsory dissertation, students can choose from a wide range of thematic items. The distinction between the MA and the MSc arises from the modules taken. The MA is awarded for degrees that focus on human geography, including fields such as environment and development, environmental policies and politics, geopolitics, urbanisation and globalisation. The MSc focuses on physical geography modules, particularly those available on the Environmental, Monitoring, Modelling and Management programme.

EXTRA PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Students following the MA are expected to take the compulsory research methods module (Practising Social Research 1) plus options from other MA human geography Programmes offered in Geography. Students following the MSc are expected to take the compulsory research methods module (Methods in Environmental Research) plus options from other MSc physical geography programmes offered in Geography.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content

Core modules (60 credits):

* EITHER 7SSG5004 Dissertation in MA Geography OR 7SSG5000 Dissertation in MSc Geography (both modules 60 credits) (must Take and Pass)

Compulsory modules (20 credits):

* EITHER 7SSG5002 Practising Social Research for MA Geography students OR 7SSG5110 Methods for Environmental Research for MSc Geography students (both modules 20 credits)

Indicative non-core content

Optional modules in Geography (100-110 credits):

* Any Level 7 (Masters) modules offered in the Geography Department.

Other Optional Modules Available to Students on this Programme:

* Up to 20 credits of Level 7 modules from any KCL Departments or Institutes outside of Geography.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Specialist taught modules assessed by report, essay, presentation, lab work and occasionally by examination. The three-month dissertation is compulsory and can be taken overseas or in the UK.

MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

* Practising Social Research - Required (MA pathway only)
* Methods for environmental research - Required (MSc pathway only)
* Boundaries, Sovereignty & The Territorial State - Optional
* Community, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk - Optional
* Conceptualising Cities - Optional
* Critical Geographies of Terrorism - Optional
* Development And Environmentalism In The 'South' - Optional
* Disasters and Development - Optional
* Environment, Livelihoods & Development In The South - Optional
* Environmental Actors & Politics - Optional
* Environmental GIS - Optional
* Environmental Internship - Optional
* Environmental Remote Sensing - Optional
* Geopolitics of Natural Resource Disputes - Optional
* Globalisation and the Environment - Optional
* Health, Lifestyles and Cities - Optional
* Modelling Environmental Change at the Land Surface - Optional
* Monitoring Environmental Change - Optional
* Risk Assessment - Optional
* Risk Communication - Optional
* Risk Governance - Optional
* Risk Management - Optional
* River Processes & Management - Optional
* Social Change in Global Cities - Optional
* Southern Africa: The Political Ecology of Land and Agriculture - Optional
* Territorial and Boundary Dispute Resolution - Optional
* Tourism and Development - Optional
* Tourism and the Environment - Optional
* Understanding and Managing the Urban Atmosphere - Optional
* Understanding and Managing Urban Aquatic and Terrestrial Systems - Optional
* Urban Studies Internship - Optional
* Urbanisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Livelihoods and Patterns of Growth - Optional
* Water Resources and Water Policy - Optional

Minimum standard is a 2:1 degree or international equivalent, e.g. GPA of 3.3 from a US University. Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 but have professional or voluntary experience will also be considered. Mature candidates will be considered favourably. 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. 80 (Grade A)

Varied including Research Councils, University of London Scholarships, departmental bursaries and career development loans. For overseas students Chevening Scholarships are available from the British Council.

For further information on funding, including conditions of eligibility, please consult the Postgraduate Funding Page on the master's section of the Geography Department's website -