Polar and Alpine Change MSc(Res)
University of Sheffield
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Prepare for a research career in cold-regions science with our MSc(Res). You’ll develop key analytical skills and research techniques, conduct a year-long independent research project, and have the opportunity to become an active member of the departments Ice and Climate research group. This unique course prepares you for a research career in cold-regions science, notably within the disciplines of glaciology, glacial geomorphology, polar climatology/oceanography, environmental science, polar ...Read more

Prepare for a research career in cold-regions science with our MSc(Res). You’ll develop key analytical skills and research techniques, conduct a year-long independent research project, and have the opportunity to become an active member of the department's Ice and Climate research group. This unique course prepares you for a research career in cold-regions science, notably within the disciplines of glaciology, glacial geomorphology, polar climatology/oceanography, environmental science, polar biogeochemical processes, or their intersections. We train graduates from a range of scientific disciplines.The course operates at the cutting edge of climate science and cryospheric science, as its key focus is to explore the expressions, mechanisms and impacts of rapid ongoing changes in our planet’s cold regions.

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19 Nov 25

I like it here but I live in Manchester so probably not the best example..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

  • Environmental/Earth/Ocean Sciences
  • Geology
  • Physical Geography
  • Physics
  • Natural science

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£10,440 per year

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£27,670 per year

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£27,670 per year

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