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- Degree awarded
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
Degrees in Planning, Geography, Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences are desirable, but not essential.
- How to apply
- Apply online
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- We're one of the top ten Geography departments in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
- Work across a range of interrelated disciplines, including planning, hydrology, urban forestry, community engagement, development and infrastructure provision, environmental/ecological management, and local/national government.
Open days
We are carefully reviewing all of our recruitment events in light of the developing coronavirus outbreak. View the latest updates on measures we are taking.
As we're unable to host on-campus visits, or attend events like UCAS and overseas recruitment fairs at the moment, take a look at our virtual open day content to help you learn more about the University. You will be able to watch videos about the university, including accommodation, student finance and course-specific sessions. We'll update our website once plans for 2021 events are able to be confirmed.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2021, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £10,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,500 -
MSc (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £5,250
International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,250
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Additional expenses
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelors degree within the last three years and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course.
For more information, see Fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database .
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- School of Environment, Education and Development +44 (0) 161 543 4028
- geography.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/geography/
- School/Faculty
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See: The School .
Courses in related subject areas
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You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.