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Programme code | 9GEOG002T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Emmanouil Tranos
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
The MRes Programmes have four broad aims guided by a strong emphasis on the provision of broad-based social science research training that equips researchers with the skills to manage a successful research career and/or to contribute to the wider society in other ways:
The PG Certificate focuses principally on (aim 1), the PG Diploma gives additional scope for appreciation and application of different methodologies of research in the student’s specialist field (aim 2); The MRes involves a dissertation which meets (aim 3) on a still more substantial scale. Aim 4 is required for all levels increasing from the PG Certificate to the PG Diploma and the MRes, as a progressively wider range of research methodologies and their applications is critically reviewed.
The MRes in Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences also aims to
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
The student will be expected to acquire a Masters-level knowledge of the field of quantitative social science as practiced in human geography and related social sciences. They will demonstrate critical self-awareness and evidence of reflective practice. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will have an expanded range and depth of subject specific knowledge, through the study of the mandatory units and their optional choices. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Most of the work undertaken at this level will be at, or informed by, the latest research findings and concepts, and will provide an opportunity to work closely with the international research community within the SWDTP. This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes. On successful completion of this programme, students should:
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The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Programme administrator email geog-pgadmin@bristol.ac.uk.
The programme is closed to external applicants from 21/22, and will continue for ESRC funded students on the SWDTP PhD.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Mathematics and Programming Skills for Social Scientists | GEOGM0032 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Research Design Methods & Skills in the Social Sciences | GEOGM0035 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Social and Policy Research | POLIM0021 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0014 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Dissertation: MRes Advanced Quantitative Methods | GEOGM0063 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
The recommended list of optional units for this programme is shown below. Students are encouraged to choose a minimum of 50 credit points and a maximum of 60 credit points from this list. Alternatively students may wish to take units from across the Faculty, or from the AQM programmes at Bath or Exeter, subject to timetabling and by agreement with the programme director and relevant unit convenor. Depending on the institution offering them, units may be of different credit values; the minimum volume of credit required for this programme is 180. | ||||
Mapping and Modelling Geographic Data in R | GEOGM0046 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Explanation, Causation and Longitudinal Analysis | GEOGM0024 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
An Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Policy and Management | GEOGM0013 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Earth System Modeling | GEOGM0030 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Supervised Individual Study | GEOGM0033 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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