Master in Geography

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.

The Master in Geography at Bangor University is a one-year research program for students who want to gain advanced research skills. This Master's degree helps students develop confidence and competence in the latest research skills, including literature searching, project planning, and statistical manipulation of data.

The curriculum includes a graduate training program and training through the University's Doctoral School to develop subject-specific and broad postgraduate-level skills. Students will participate in research projects under internationally recognized supervisors and benefit from the School's extensive local, national, and international links with state and private sector organizations. The program covers various research areas, such as rural land-use change, glacial and fluvial geomorphology, and environmental governance.

Graduates of the Master in Geography can pursue careers as research assistants, environmental consultants, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, conservation scientists, or policy analysts. They can work in various industries, including government agencies, research institutes, private companies, or non-profit organizations.