Geography and Earth Science research degrees - MSc at University of Hull

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About our programmes

Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology. Specialisms at Hull include mass extinction research; simulating water and sediment flows on flood plains and Mars; environmental policy and governance; and mapping the historic connections between women’s property ownership and status.

Whether you choose to study at PhD or Masters level, you will find that we combine research expertise and cutting-edge facilities to deliver a unique experience. We have a network of exceptional research opportunities, and you will join established research groups which gather staff, postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate researchers into clusters of world-class expertise.

We are a world-class centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research into, and postgraduate study of both human and physical environments, as well as earth science. We also offer opportunities for multidisciplinary research between geography and other subject areas at PhD level.

We offer research opportunities as MSc by Thesis in Physical Geography, MA by Thesis in Human Geography, as well as PhD options in the research areas of your choice, providing we can match you up with a supervisor whose area of expertise matches your proposal.

Apply for research programmes in Geography and Earth Science

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Details

Open for admission in 2024/25

Qualification	Full time	Part time
MA by Thesis	1 year*	2 years*
MSc by Thesis	1 year*	2 years*
PhD	3 years*	6 years*

* The length of programme registration will be longer as it includes the maximum writing-up phase. For further details on how research degrees are structured at Hull, and thesis submission expectations scroll down to the bottom of this page.

Start in January, May or September

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Admissions

+44 (0)1482 466850

International Enquiries

Visiting PGRs: Please contact a supervisor in the subject area you are interested in or email doctoralcollege@hull.ac.uk.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related subject.

Contacting your prospective supervisor before you submit your application is not essential but may be helpful.

International students

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

For 2024 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each competency.
For 2025 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each competency.

See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University.

If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,000

Application Fee

GBP

Geography and Earth Science research degrees - MSc

University of Hull

University of Hull

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