Geoscience MRes

UK

What will I learn?

Intro

Our Geoscience MRes provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful earth sciences research and develop the theory and practical knowledge you’ll need for a successful career as a geoscientist.

You are encouraged to work in interdisciplinary teams within geosciences, collaborating across disciplines such ecology, geography and engineering. You can study areas of earth sciences that most interest you, including igneous petrology, geochemistry, mineral deposits, marine geology, tectonic geomorphology, dryland geomorphology, remote sensing, hydrogeology and hydrochemistry.

Making use of our specialist facilities you will work on your research project under the supervision of an academic member of staff who is an expert in your area of interest. You’ll be linked to our research

  • Centre for Aquatic Environments
  • and Centre for Earth Observation Science, or to research and enterprise groups in Applied Geosciences and
  • Past Human and Environment Dynamics
  • , and benefit from our collaboration with international organisations and universities.

    Careers

    The course intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, industry, the public sector and academia.

    On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research-based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

    Which department am I in?

    School of Applied Sciences

    Study options

    Full Time (1 year)

    Tuition fees
    £15,900.00 (17,32,404) per year
    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    This is a fixed fee
    Start date

    September 2025

    Venue

    Moulsecoomb Campus

    Lewes Road,

    Brighton,

    Brighton and Hove,

    BN2 4GA, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

    Full Time (1 Year)

    Tuition fees
    £15,900.00 (17,32,404) per year
    Accommodation - Property Type - Self-Catered Halls - 39-Week Contract - Annual Cost - GBP 5967.
    Start date

    September 2025

    Venue

    Moulsecoomb Place Campus

    Lewes Road,

    Brighton,

    Brighton and Hove,

    BN2 4HQ, United Kingdom

    Entry requirements

    For international students

    Degree and experience: A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. TOEFL iBT 85 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in reading, 10 in listening and 17 in speaking.

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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