Overview

With environmental crises such as climate change putting the future of the planet in jeopardy, the M.Phil. in Environment, Geography and Geosciences from University of Portsmouth is using their findings to predict how the Earth may change in the future and researching what we can do to safeguard it. As a postgraduate researcher, you could research subjects including crustal evolution, environmental modelling and monitoring, marine biogeochemistry and ecosystems, palaeontology, applied geoscience and applied physics.

Career opportunities

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

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Programme Structure

Earth & Environmental Sciences PhDs and MPhils

Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Earth and Environmental Sciences, or submit your own research idea.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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We accept applications all year round, but we suggest applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date – so for a February start, you should apply in the preceding November, for an April start, you should apply in the preceding January and for an October start, you should apply by May or June. If you can't apply that far in advance, don't worry – we'll do our best to process later applications too.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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91

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 45 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered.

All applicants are subject to interview.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

EU full-time fee: £4,786 per year (including Transition Scholarship)

Part-time fees/year:

UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £2,393
EU students: £2,393 (including Transition Scholarship)
International students: £9,600

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environment, Geography and Geosciences.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Portsmouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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