Overview
The School has the largest geoscience research group in the UK, with about 370 academics and researchers. The ambition and quality of our research was reflected in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, where 66% of our research was rated within the top two categories: world-leading and internationally excellent. Join the GeoSciences (Individual Project) programme from The University of Edinburgh.
Research institutes
All research students are affiliated to one research institute, which provides a forum for the development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early-career researchers. Our research institutes each have a very active seminar series drawing distinguished external guests as well as internal speakers, and you will be encouraged to attend and participate.
Training and support
As a research student affiliated to a research institute, you will benefit from an excellent peer-supported network.
As a grouping of researchers with related interests, the institute provides a forum for development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early career researchers.
Programme Structure
This masters by research programme is an opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences:
- Atmospheric Science
- Climate Change
- Ecological Sciences
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Sustainability
- Exploration Geophysics
- Geoinformatics
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Glaciology
- Human Geography
- Meteorology
- Oceanography
- Palaeoclimatology
- Petroleum Geology
- Physical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology View 76 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
31100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31100 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9700 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time fees:
- Home - £4,850
- International/EU - £15,550
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.