
Earth Sciences
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Earth Science at Liverpool is a dynamic and internationally recognised discipline, offering research degrees and research projects that address critical environmental and energy challenges, such as geothermal energy, carbon capture and microplastics. Our postgraduate researchers are led by internationally-renowned experts and enjoy a first-class experience in an exciting research environment. Our research integrates fieldwork, experimental studies, and numerical modelling to explore both solid Earth and surface processes.
PhD students benefit from world-leading laboratory facilities, dedicated supervision, and training in essential research skills, including data analysis, modelling and scientific communication. With strong industry and research organisation partnerships, we provide an outstanding environment for developing expertise and making meaningful contributions to global scientific challenges. Our research community is collaborative, innovative and internationally engaged.
We focus on addressing fundamental earth science questions with real-world impact, using a mix of laboratory, field and computational approaches. Postgraduate researchers are fully integrated into research groups, engaging in interdisciplinary projects and contributing to global energy and environmental solutions. Our postgraduate researchers also present at international conferences and publish in leading journals, preparing them for future careers in academia and industry.
(Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
Key highlights
- Research projects in geothermal energy, carbon capture and microplastics
- Combines fieldwork, experimental studies and numerical modelling
- Access to world-leading laboratory facilities
- Training in data analysis, modelling and scientific communication
- Strong partnerships with industry and research organisations
- Opportunities to present at international conferences and publish research
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer in earth sciences
- Geoscientist
- Geothermal energy specialist
- Carbon capture and storage scientist
- Environmental research scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £5,238
Admission
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