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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-APR-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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

Tuition fees

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£ 18,750per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
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To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

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    24th out of 27 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    121 54%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    16th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

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    3.14 78%

    17th

    12

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