Overview

The Glaciology programme offered by Swansea University will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in Swansea Glaciology Group.

Key Facts

You will contribute to our research and learn methods such as computer simulation, satellite remote sensing, or geophysical and geological field methods. Swansea glaciologists work in the Arctic, Antarctic, and most glaciated regions to advance understanding of:

Ice dynamic processes such as iceberg calving and basal processes in relation to ice streams, outlet glaciers and glacier surging;
Interactions between ice sheets, solid earth, oceans and atmosphere;
Reconstruction of past and prediction of future glacier, permafrost, and snow behaviour and processes;
Past and future cryospheric contribution to sea-level rise

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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4.5

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A fully completed application form
A Resume (CV)
A Personal Statement
Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts

English language score (IELTS,TOEFL, etc.), if available
Applicants for MSc by Research must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23050 GBP / year

≈ 23050 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

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