MSC Research Methods with Planning

MSC Research Methods with Planning is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Research Methods with Planning and Environmental Management is a research-intensive master’s degree. Students develop advanced research skills and specialist expertise in planning and environmental management. The programme includes training in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research and applies these skills to contemporary environmental and urban challenges.

This full-time programme has a duration of 1 year and is delivered in person. Students also complete an external-organisation activity through the University Living Lab to tackle real-world sustainability problems, and they can complete the “Ethical Grand Challenges”. An optional overseas field visit is available, with a student contribution depending on the trip location.

The course is described as preparation for careers in research, consultancy, government, policy, charities, NGOs and academia, and for PhD study.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Research Methods with Planning at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Research Methods with Planning.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or strong Upper Second (>64.9%) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any relevant discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

This programme also accepts successful completion of the 6-week pre-sessional English language course. We accept the following qualifications which must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

• IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5, and no other sub-skill below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, and no other sub-skill below 18
• TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 Overall with 4.5 in Writing, and no other sub-skill below 4.0
• Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 65

English Language test validity: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/11847/msc-research-methods-with-planning-and-environmental-management

• Careers in research
• Consultancy
• Government
• Policy
• Charities
• NGOs
• Academia

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.