Geoscience MRes
University of Brighton
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MRes - Master of Research

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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 ...Read more

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 Environment and Society and will benefit from our collaboration with international organisations and universities.

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Maggie
24 Feb 25

Lecturers are engaging and helpful. Lecture timings can be quite difficult to work around but are..Read more

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Bonnie
24 Feb 25

Best aspects has been how friendly people are, how nice the staff are and the insides of the lecture buildings. The worst parts I would say is the general price of things, halls..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£9,250 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Best aspects has been how friendly people are, how nice the staff are and the insides of the lecture buildings. The worst parts I would say is the general price of things, halls...
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

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Lewes Road Brighton Brighton and Hove BN2 4HQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Brighton London Road  0.7 miles away

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