Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
MRes - Master of Research
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
APR-26
1 Year
Select a course option
MRes - Master of Research
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
APR-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a an exam type
This programme will give you the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across the geological sciences, spanning the spectrum of disciplines from structural geology, palaeomagnetism, volcanoes, landslides and geomorphology to the evolution of life on Earth. You will be supported within an active interdisciplinary research environment, working on a project in collaboration with your supervisor leading to a formal postgraduate qualification. The programme offers you the flexibility to shape your research in an area of particular interest to you, alongside the opportunity to gain research skills from our taught modules both within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and across the University.A flexible programme of research that is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a specific shorter-term research project.Focus on a geological sciences project within a vibrant interdisciplinary research community.A bespoke training pathway tailored to your individual needs.Modules may be chosen from a variety of existing taught masters programmes and can span disciplines as appropriate.Personalised expert supervision (you'll be assigned a Director of Studies and an additional supervisor). Full time: 1-1.5 years, Part time: 2-3 years
You will need a good 2:1 or first class honours degree, or international equivalent, in an area of study appropriate to your project, and at least a 2:1 in the research project component of your degree. Before applying you should approach a potential supervisor for your research project and agree a project title and module combination. Your offer letter will then reflect the specific combination of modules and project agreed.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,005 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,750 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...