Subscribers to the list may be interested in a new MA in European
Regional Development.
This MA focuses on the implications of European integration for regional
economic development in the European Union. It aims to develop a
detailed understanding of major economic and institutional forces of
change in Europe - from the globalisation of firms to the rise of
Community institutions and policies - and their implications for economic
development in different regional contexts. A central concern is to
investigate the prospect for regional 'integrity' in a Single Europe.
The progamme is ideally suited for individuals interested in developing a
European perspective on urban and regional issues. This includes
graduates seeking a higher degree for further studies in geography,
planning, business studies and European studies, as well as individuals
seeking to specialise in economic development within local and national
government, the private sector and international organisations such as
the European Commission or the OECD.
This is a 12 month full-time MA (part-time students can take the
programme over two years). It is based on small group seminar work and
evaluation is carried out through long essays and a dissertation. It
involves no written exams. The primary teaching team comprises Ash Amin,
David Charles, James Cornford, Andrew Gillespie, John Tomaney and Neill
Marshall.
General information and specific programme details (such as module themes
and contents) can be obtained from:
Department of Geography
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU, UK.
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 5421
Postgraduate Administrator: Judith Houston, Tel: +44 (0) 191 222 6450
Course Dirctor: Ash Amin, Tel: +44 (0) 191 222 7740