Environmental Dynamics, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. The MSc by Research in Environmental Dynamics allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Your environmental dynamics research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in our established environmental dynamics research group.
We are ranked: Top 100 in the World (Shanghai Ranking Subject Rankings 2024) 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 100% of the environment was rated as world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Year-long individual research project in environmental dynamics
- Research shaped by seminars, workshops, laboratory work and fieldwork
- Join an established environmental dynamics research group
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Research Assistant
- Hydrologist
- Environmental Data Analyst
- PhD Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £21,950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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