MPhil Geography (Physical)
University of Exeter
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OverviewPhysical GeographyIn physical geography our research is focused around the following two groups who work on past, present and future environmental change:•Cryosphere, Coastal and River Dynamics (CCoRD)•Landscape and Ecosystem Dynamics•Careers•No matter what your ambitions, aspirations or career choice may be there has never been a better, or more significant, time to study geography. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are ...Read more

Overview

Physical Geography

In physical geography our research is focused around the following two groups who work on past, present and future environmental change:

• Cryosphere, Coastal and River Dynamics (CCoRD)

• Landscape and Ecosystem Dynamics

• Careers

• No matter what your ambitions, aspirations or career choice may be there has never been a better, or more significant, time to study geography. Key global issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion are not only at the forefront of socio-political philosophies and attitudes, but are also deep-rooted within geography, making it one of the most relevant courses that you could choose to study.

• You can be confident that a Geography research degree from the University of Exeter will serve you well upon graduation. Our students graduate with a wide range of skills desirable to employers including data gathering, problem solving, project planning, report production, presentation skills and team work. Almost all our research students have the opportunity to train to teach or teach, acquiring and practising additional transferable skills.

• Opportunities on graduation are diverse and include work in academia, the voluntary sector, the public sector (eg, Environment Agency, councils), the private sector, and consultancy.

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14th
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Isaac
28 Jan 25

Being a student on Penryn Campus is terrific. The teaching in the Geography department is top-notch and the lectures are very interesting. Additionally, Cornwall is a splendid..Read more

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Martina
12 Dec 24

It has a good campus and great facilities but pastoral support could be better..Read more

Entry requirements

Normally students will have a good undergraduate Honours degree (UK Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent) and in some cases, a Masters degree. As part of your application you will need to be able to prove that you have the research skills, vision and motivation to make your research project a success. Find out more about preparing a research proposal. If you are seeking funding through one of the Research Councils (UK/EU students only), you will need to hold a minimum Upper Second Class Honours degree, although often these awards are won by those with First Class Honours due to high levels of competition.

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£4,900 per year

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Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £4,900 full-time.

£27,500 per year

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Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £27,500 full-time.

£27,500 per year

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Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £27,500 full-time.

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Isaac
28 Jan 25
Geography BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
Being a student on Penryn Campus is terrific. The teaching in the Geography department is top-notch and the lectures are very interesting. Additionally, Cornwall is a splendid...
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Martina
12 Dec 24
Geography BA (Hons)
It has a good campus and great facilities but pastoral support could be better...
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University of Exeter
Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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