Overview

Geography and Environmental Sciences MSc by Research programme is offered at University of Birmingham , at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Key facts

The Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a reputation as a leading research-intensive department in the UK looking to address global challanges.

Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence

Be part of a research community with an international reputation

Take part in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers

Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers

Course delivery

You will receive guidance through academic supervision and engage in self-directed learning under the mentorship of at least two faculty members. You’ll benefit from a dynamic research community, with opportunities to attend seminars and actively participate in the research culture. The course can be pursued full-time, part-time, or through distance learning.

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Programme Structure

Members of the Department can offer supervision in a range of areas within physical geography, including, but not limited to:

Global Biogeochemistry

Natural Hazards

Meteorology and Climate

Biodiversity and Ecology

Water Sciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Sciences View 176 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree and a Masters in a relevant subject.

If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29310 GBP / year

≈ 29310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees:

National: £2,591

International: £14,665

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

Funding

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