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PostgraduateMA

Society, Space and Place

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MA Society, Space and Place at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course will challenge you to personally engage with the theoretical and practical approaches to Human Geography. You will critically assess the way in which Human Geography has dealt with key themes including space, place, time, scale, mobility and power, and also the ethical, moral and legal perspectives on the subject. You will relate geographical concerns to ethical issues and relevant public policy debates, and argue your case with academic rigour. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of ยฃ23,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theories in Human Geography
Space
Place and Scale: Key Concepts
Mobility
Power and Social Justice
Geographical Research Methods
Ethics and Public Policy in Geography
Qualitative Research Design and Practice
Dissertation Research Project
Contemporary Issues in Human Geography
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Back to the top Fees and Finance Course Fees: Funding: Funding opportunities may be available; please check our funding calculator for details. Course Overview This course is a recognised training pathway by the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership, meaning that students may be eligible to apply for competitive 1+ 3 funding covering the MA year and PhD, or +3 funding for a follow-on PhD

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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