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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Intro

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 Aquatic Environments
  • and Centre for Earth Observation Science, or to research and enterprise groups in Applied Geosciences and
  • Past Human and Environment Dynamics
  • , and benefit from our collaboration with international organisations and universities.

    Careers

    The course intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, industry, the public sector and academia.

    On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research-based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 15,900per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    • University League Table

      70th

    • Campus address

      University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, England

    Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
    You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
    Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

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