This masters by research programme is an opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences: Atmospheric Science; Climate Change; Ecological Sciences; Environmental Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Environmental Sustainability; Exploration Geophysics; Geoinformatics; Geology.
Research trainingThe programme aims to provide a structured approach to basic research training, allowing you to explore an area of research that may be subsequently developed into a PhD. You may also have the opportunity to develop links with research projects at national and international levels.
Research reputationThe School has the largest geoscience research group in the UK, with about 370 academics and researchers. The ambition and quality of our research was reflected in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, where 66% of our research was rated within the top two categories: world-leading and internationally excellent.
Training and supportAs a research student affiliated to a research institute, you will benefit from an excellent peer-supported network.
As a grouping of researchers with related interests, the institute provides a forum for development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early career researchers.
6 January 2025
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions,
33 Buccleuch Place,
EDINBURGH,
EDINBURGH, CITY OF,
EH8 9JS, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.