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Research Methods with Planning and Environmental Management at University of Manchester - UCAS

University of Manchester

Degree level: Postgraduate

Research Methods with Planning and Environmental Management (Taught)

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

You will conduct a small-scale piece of empirical research of relevance and use this as the basis for your dissertation. The emphasis of the dissertation will be on the use of methodology in the context of:

  • tracing the application of certain methods to the investigation of particular issues;
  • discussing how that methodology functioned in practice;
  • research reflexivity.
You will be expected to report on the findings of the study, although the scale of the work will necessitate modest aims and outcomes, given that you will require space to provide in-depth methodological critique and potentially also methods development as an outcome of your study. It will also be possible for you to choose to undertake a literature-based dissertation, in which case there will be an expectation that a formal review methodology will be used to conduct the review. The form the dissertation ultimately takes will reflect the study conducted, and its structure will be negotiated and agreed by your supervisor. All dissertations undertaken will be required to contribute to meeting the ESRC's research training criteria.

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First classification or the overseas equivalent, in a field pertaining to the chosen pathway. 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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.

Sponsorship information

MSc Research Methods complies with the research training requirements for ESRC PhD scholarships (commonly termed +3). It is also suitable as the master's year as part of an ESRC scholarship award that covers both the master's and PhD (commonly termed a 1+3 award). It is ideal if you want to apply for an ESRC scholarship or School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) scholarship (funding for this to be confirmed - please check the funding website for the most up to date information), as 70% of the ESRC Core Training can be demonstrated prior to commencing a PhD. It will also be of interest to people who are considering a career in research in one of the pathway fields. 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 bachelor's degree 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.

Research Methods with Planning and Environmental Management at University of Manchester - UCAS