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AIMS This programme provides research training in the social sciences and develops skills that are specifically related to conducting research into rural areas, the environment and food markets. It is particularly suitable if you intend to progress to a PhD andor a research career in universities, or the public and private sectors. PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION You take compulsory modules (90 credits) covering: information skills thinking about research ? puzzles, paradoxes and problems qualitative methodology in the social sciences quantitative methodology in the social sciences research methods and project management dissertation preparation. You also select optional modules (30 credits) from topics such as: rural society and development rural environmental planning environmental impact assessment GIS and remote sensing rural environmental policy evaluation international marketing agrifood industry management food policy in the European Union. You also complete a dissertation (60 credits), which could be a desk-based analysis, or a study involving fieldwork or case studies. TYPICAL FUNDING School bursaries Own employer sponsorship. International students - Own government University scholarships. For more information about funding opportunities please see http:www.ncl.ac.ukpostgraduatefunding HOW TO APPLY For the quickest and easiest way to apply please visit our postgraduate online application site http:www.ncl.ac.ukpostgraduateapply FURTHER INFORMATION Informal enquiries are encouraged.

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