The MSc by Research in Geography has been developed to allow you to undertake a research project in an area that interests you. The programme is ideal if you wish to research an area of interest full-time, or part-time; the part-time variant is well suited for those in employment. The award of MSc by Research is clear evidence to employers, whether academic or professional, of your ability to conduct independent research to produce original material within a prescribed timescale. In this course, students are invited to study in human and physical geographies, and are particularly interested in projects that complement and extend existing strengths within and across our research groups. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are not only at the forefront of socio-political philosophies and attitudes, but are also deep-rooted within geography, making it one of the most relevant courses that you could choose to study. You can be confident that a Geography research degree from the University of Exeter will serve you well upon graduation. Our students graduate with a wide range of skills desirable to employers including data gathering, problem solving, project planning, report production, presentation skills and team work. Almost all our research students have the opportunity to train to teach or teach, acquiring and practising additional transferable skills. Opportunities on graduation are diverse and include work in academia, the voluntary sector, the public sector (eg, Environment Agency, councils), the private sector, and consultancy.