MSc(Res) Earth and Environmental Sciences - The MSc(Res) (Master of Science by Research) is a one year research based masters degree. Students will engage in a full time research project and write a dissertation. This is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.
Which department am I in?
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£28,140.00 (30,66,027)
per year
Accomodation (Catered standard) - 11,346 (Per Year)
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline
05/08/2027
Start date
September 2027
Venue
University of St Andrews
College Gate,
St. Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
A 2.1 Honours degree from a recognised UK university in Economics or Finance with a significant Economics component; or a 2.1 joint Honours in Economics and another subject that includes substantial training in microeconomics, macroeconometrics and econometrics. We will also consider applications from students without any training in Economics but who have a degree in a highly quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics and Statistics. CV a detailed personal statement which includes an explanation of why you want to study the programme, why you want to enrol at St Andrews, and future career plans. an original signed academic reference academic transcripts and degree certificates
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.