Overview

Anthropocene Studies from University of Cambridge course is intended for students with a good first degree in geography or a range of related disciplines.

Key facts

Students from this course will:

acquire a systematic understanding of knowledge about the idea of the Anthropocene, and a critical awareness of the challenges and creative potential of the idea;
gain a comprehensive understanding of techniques of analysis, interpretation and communication applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;
learn how to apply knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in this field;
gain a conceptual understanding that enables them to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the area of Anthropocene Studies, to evaluate methodologies and, where appropriate, to propose and test new hypotheses.

Students from this course will be able to:

deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
exhibit proficiency in use of a range of software, knowledge of alternative IT sources, understanding and introductory experience in survey methods, statistical methods and a range of qualitative and ethnographic concepts and methods;
demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropocene
Political Geology
Extinction Narratives
Rewilding
Food and the Anthropocene
Population in the Anthropocene
Anthropocene Climates
Capitalocene or Plantationocene

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography View 87 other Masters in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
Applicants are welcome with first degrees in Geography or broadly related disciplines, e.g. Anthropology, Archaeology, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Human Sciences, Philosophy, English, History and the Arts.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36828 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15672 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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Funding

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