Masters in Geography

Degrees Offered:
MSc, MA and MSocSci

Topic:
Candidates must identify a potential supervisor, by checking on their respective research fields.  It is imperitive that the candidate consults with a prospective supervisor before applying for admission, which requires a short concept note that serves as a preliminary proposal, and which must accompany their application.

Applying:
Apply through the Rhodes University Postgraduate Gateway.

Structure:
Masters degrees in the Department of Geography are obtained through undertaking individual research.

Requirements:
An appropriate Honours Degree with a a grade of at least 65%.  The mark obtained by the candidate for their Honours Research Project should be at least 70%.  In addition, the candidate should have specific expertise in the research field to be investigated.

Orientation:
Rhodes University offers orientation for postgraduate students.  in adition, the candidate's supervisor will provide orientation and mentorship for the project.

Field Trips:
It is taken for granted that the candidate will spend significant time in the field.

Conferences:
Students are expected to attend and present a paper at at least one appropriate academic conference.

Coordinator:
Ms Gillian McGregor

National Credit Equivalent:
240 (i.e. 2400 Notional Hours)

Last Modified: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:33:02 SAST