Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, plans for the advertised academic year have not yet been finalised. The delivery of our courses will continue to be guided by national guidelines for education which balance educational needs with the safety of our students and staff. During the pandemic the international elements of our courses have been taught with a virtual field class. This approach was commended by the external examiner and received excellent feedback from students.
The field class is integral and valuable to our programme and our intention is to reinstate this in the future. This will be determined by whether it is possible and responsible to do so in line with the coronavirus situation in the UK and our overseas destinations.
Assessment
The Research Project is assessed by submission of a major project report near the end of the summer (at the end of the academic year). In the Autumn Semester, a written proposal leading towards this research is assessed; also, an assessed oral presentation and assessed essays test the level of scientific understanding and analytical skills.
Your career
This course provides an exceptional level of research training and experience. These kinds of skills are why our graduates are successful in both further study at PhD level or a research-centred career.
Our graduates have gone on to secure competitive PhD positions at research-intensive UK institutions that specialise in cold-regions research, as well as institutions further afield, including Norway and Sweden. Other graduates have gone on to become environmental professionals.
Most applicants are interested in a research career. After your masters you might pursue further study at PhD and then an academic position where you can go on to push the frontiers of knowledge. We’ll help you prepare for a research career while you study with us. For example, we provide guidance on applying for a PhD and you’ll receive support from a tutor as well as guidance from the department’s Ice and Climate Research group.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a minimum of a good 2:1 honours degree showing first-class potential in relevant subject areas, including (but not restricted to) physical geography, environmental/earth/ocean sciences, geology, physics and natural science. You will also need evidence of engagement with and/or aptitude in geoscientific research through a personal statement and research document (e.g. undergraduate dissertation report).
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £9,300
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £23,250
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
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Monday 29 August 2022
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Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process.
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Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time)
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Applications close for September 2022 entry
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Monday 17 October 2022
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Last date to register for most courses
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