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MPhil in Environmental Geography

MPhil in Environmental Geography

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Full time | University of York | 2 years | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Geography Environmental Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Research in this programme is focused on:

  • Tropical ecosystem response to environmental change
  • Reconstructing Quaternary environments and sea levels
  • Managing consequences of climate change
  • Glaciology and characterising glacial terrain
  • Ecosystem modelling
  • Soil systems and biogeochemical cycles
  • Environmental change and sustainable societies

As a research student in the Department of Environment and Geography, you can expect:

  • one or more supervisors to oversee your research and training
  • potential collaboration with staff at SEI-York or in other departments such as Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Politics or Social Policy
  • a Thesis Advisory Committee of three staff including your supervisors to guide progress and offer support
  • opportunities to attend seminars by leading scientists from around the world, and to present your own work through posters and talks at departmental conferences
  • a varied, comprehensive, and tailored programme of training in both core research methods and broader research-related skills that enhances your career prospects
  • a variety of training and development programmes to assist you in your studies and your career, including teaching development for researchers who intend to pursue an academic career
  • opportunities to enrol in any taught modules offered by the department and other departments in related fields of enquiry.

Modules

The MPhil is a research degree in its own right, and requires a dissertation of up to 60,000 words to be submitted by full-time students after a period of two years' study (by part-time students after four years).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,806

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,900

Entry requirements

You need to have a relevant Masters degree. Those without should consider first taking one of the Department’s taught MScs, a pass in any of which would satisfy minimum entry requirements.