MPhil/PhD Physical Geography
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Understanding the physical processes governing the earth surface and climate and how they are changing over time can help us plan for the future and react to global challenges facing the world, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Through independent research, supervisory meetings, and departmental seminars, conferences, and research workshops, this research programme provides the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project in an area of physical geography, and aims to build key skills for positions in academia, research, spatial planning, and environmental consultancy and management. The Department of Geography offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised.
Students can benefit from the supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge. Lincoln's physical geographers are working on projects exploring soil science and geochemistry; quaternary environmental change; ecosys-tem and human health; flooding and climate change; GIS and earth observation; glaciology and climatology; fluvial and coastal geomorphology; and deltaic and estuarine river mouth systems.
Key highlights
- In-depth independent research project in a chosen area of physical geography
- Supervision alongside academics with internationally recognised research
- Departmental seminars, conferences and research workshops support doctoral study
- Research areas include glaciology, climatology, flooding and climate change
- Projects span GIS, earth observation and fluvial and coastal geomorphology
- Builds skills for academia, research, spatial planning and environmental consultancy
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include Geography; or above
- International qualifications — Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Environmental consultant
- Spatial planner
- Environmental manager
- GIS and earth observation specialist
Cost of study
International: £18,900 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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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