Environmental Research PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This research-led environmental science program provides a comprehensive education through lectures, seminars, lab work, and fieldwork. Taught by renowned researchers, it prepares graduates for careers in environmental research, consulting, and policy analysis.
Program Outline
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Teaching:
Teaching methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and fieldwork.
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and internationally renowned researchers.
Unique approaches:
The program offers a unique research-led learning experience, with students working alongside leading researchers on cutting-edge projects.
Careers:
- Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in environmental research, including research scientist, environmental consultant, and policy analyst.
- Many graduates go on to pursue further research degrees, such as a PhD.
Other:
Fieldwork opportunities:
The program offers many fieldwork opportunities, ranging from short day excursions to longer residential field trips.
Guest speakers:
The program arranges many guest speakers from academia and industry.
Industry collaboration:
Projects may be carried out in conjunction with industry.
Graduate School:
The program is part of the University of Glasgow's Graduate School, which provides students with a wide range of support services.
Research facilities:
The program has access to a diverse range of high-quality analytical technology, which is essential to its research.
International opportunities:
The program offers mobility scholarship funding of up to £40,000 each year to encourage students to undertake work in collaboration with an international partner.
Industry engagement:
The program offers opportunities to engage with industry partners through training, placements, and events.
UK: £4,786 International & EU: £30,240 Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee. Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.
Entry Requirements:
UK Students:
- 2.1 Honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
International and EU students:
- 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts/degree certificate
- Two References
- One-page research proposal
- CV
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of start date.
- TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 79; with Reading: 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing: 21. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date.
- Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests. Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of start date.
- Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date.
- Oxford English Test: Oxford ELLT 7, R&L: OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening: 15-17, W&S: OIDI level no less than 6
- Trinity College Tests Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
- Pre-Sessional Course Completion
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a Majority-English speaking country
Alternatives to English Language Qualification:
- Degree from a majority English-speaking country.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as specified above.
Additional Notes:
- Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor and discuss their research proposal with them before applying.
