MPhil Earth Sciences

Underpinned by substantial external funding, the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences vibrant research environment provides our PhD and MPhil students with opportunities to work with world experts and use high-quality research equipment.

Each year approximately 15 students are recruited for PhD degrees, who benefit from participating in teaching exercises, School activities and essential skills-training experiences. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 94% of our School of Earth and Environmental Sciences’ research outputs were deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Our facilities and equipment underpin research in all branches of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

From the latest analytical techniques to a coastal research vessel, our facilities support research and teaching activities within the School. These include –