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Overview
You will undertake an individual physical geography research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our widely respected academic staff:
Predicting and mitigating water pollution risk from wildfire ash – Professor Stefan Doerr is a leading authority on wildfire impact.
Predicting ice rifts - Professor Adrian Luckman received international press coverage for his research on the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica and his predictions of its calving.
Professor Siwan Davies’ work focuses on establishing why climate has changed dramatically and abruptly in the past 100,000 years. Siwan recently made a television documentary on the effects of present climate change in Uganda, Costa Rica and California.
Professor Tavi Murray, the first woman to be awarded the Polar Medal by HM queen for outstanding service to polar research.
Professor Peter North who received global media coverage for his work with NASA on the Amazon and Climate Change.
Programme Aims
This Physical Geography at Swansea University will provide students with:
- The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
- Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.
Programme Structure
Our current research groups include:
- Environmental Dynamics
- Glaciology
- Global Environmental Modelling and Earth Observation
- Migration, Boundaries and Identity
- Social Theory and Urban Space
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
240 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 127 other Masters in Geography in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in geography or a related field (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University)
Tuition Fee
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International
19150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19150 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 24 months.
Part-time fees:
- UK students: £ 2,250
- International students: £ 9,600
Living costs for Swansea
727 - 1379 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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