ResM Physical Geography
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme will give you the opportunity to conduct pure or applied research alongside staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across physical geography, including disciplines such as hydrology, glaciology, geomorphology (fluvial, glacial, desert), and Quaternary environmental change. 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.
Key highlights
- Conduct pure or applied research alongside leading academic staff
- Research areas include hydrology, glaciology and Quaternary environmental change
- Geomorphology specialisms spanning fluvial, glacial and desert environments
- Supervised project within an active interdisciplinary research environment
- Leads to a formal postgraduate research qualification
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research assistant
- Hydrologist
- Geomorphologist
- Environmental consultant
- Flood risk analyst
- PhD researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. The ResM Physical Geography is in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. The ResM Physical Geography is in Band 2 for fees purposes.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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