Program Overview

MSc by Research Atmospheric Sciences / Overview

Overview

The MSc by Research Atmospheric Sciences is a 12-month full-time program that explores various areas of atmospheric science, including physical, chemical, and electrical processes.

Entry Requirements

• The standard academic entry requirement for this MSc by Research is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MSc by Research (or international equivalent).
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website.

Application and Selection

• Apply online, including:
  • The name of this programme
  • Your research project title (i.e., the advertised project name or proposed project name) or area of research
  • Your proposed supervisor’s name
  • If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
  • A supporting statement (see 'Advice to Applicants' for what to include)
  • Details of your previous university level study
  • Names and contact details of your two referees

Programme Details

• Duration: 12 Months (Full-Time)
• Degree Awarded: MSc by Research
• Programme Options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: N
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Programme Description

Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes: earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth. This program includes many areas of atmospheric science, exploring a range of physical, chemical, and electrical processes.

Research Areas

• Radiative transfer, precipitation and cloud electrification
• Boundary layer processes
• Aerosol properties
• Cloud physics and chemistry
• Atmospheric pollution in the urban environment

Field Experiments

Field experiments and interpretation of field observations form the largest part of this group's activities. Recent field experiments have been held in locations across the UK and further afield.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc by Research (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships, and awards at university, faculty, and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This program aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including:

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 14: Life below water
• Goal 15: Life on land

School/Faculty Overview

Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research-led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science.