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MPhil in River Basin Processes and Management

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

We provide international leadership in understanding and managing environmental processes and feedbacks that control and link water, sediment, solute and biotic dynamics in river basins, estuaries and marine systems. We are particularly renowned for our research strengths in peatland science, glacial and ice-marginal systems, hillslope processes, and water resource management. Our expertise Hydrology and hydraulics: Hillslope hydrology, soil water, river hydraulics, shallow groundwater, natural flood management. Geomorphology: Soil erosion, hillslope and river sediment flux, peatland processes, 3D modelling. Biogeochemistry: Carbon and nitrogen cycling, metals, emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, isotopes. Aquatic ecosystems: Biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, invasive species, macroinvertebrates, Water Framework Directive (WFD). Glaciology: Glacier dynamics, glacial landforms, outburst floods, surface energy balance modelling.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,750per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    2nd out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    169 80%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    58th

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