Geoscience Research
Postgraduate
In Keele
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Keele
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The course consists of six modules spread over three semesters, including an extensive research project in geoscience, environmental science or physical geography.
Project areas range from applied and environmental geophysics to igneous petrology, volcanology, Quaternary environments, palaeoclimates, palaeoceanography, biogeochemistry, landscape ecology, sedimentology, structural geology, palaeontology, renewable and alternative energy, and petroleum geoscience.
A distinct feature of our programme is the opportunity for UK students to complete a placement with a UK-based industrial partner or at one of several European and North American partner institutions, all of which have established research links with Keele staff. International students undertake their research and placement at Keele University under the supervision of international experts in their chosen research area.
The emphasis on the substantial ‘hands on’ research training with the provision of an international placement option makes this programme unique within the Higher Education Sector in the UK and will thus increase your employability. We believe that this will help to develop future employees with an international outlook.
The MSc Geoscience Research programme at Keele offers the added value of My Keele Journey, which develops students' intellectual, personal and professional capabilities (Keele Graduate Attributes) through both subject-specific and generic workshops and activities.
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Applicants should have an honours degree in a Geoscience related scientific discipline, or equivalent qualification. The minimum degree category for entry is 2:2 (or international equivalent). Students who can evidence alternative professional qualifications and/or relevant experience/training will also be considered.
In addition, acceptance on the course is subject to having an agreed research project and project supervisor. Places with industrial partners and at individual host institutions overseas are limited and subject to availability. A placement at a specific host...
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- International
- Project
- English
- Geology
- University
- Petroleum
- Sedimentology
- Geophysics
Course programme
The programme comprises six modules including a research project/placement which is undertaken either at Keele University or on placement with a host institution overseas:
Generic Research Skills (15 credits)
Specific Research Skills (15 credits)
Literature Review (15 credits)
Modern Language Module* or Academic English for Postgraduate Students** or Geoscience Option Module*** (15 credits)
Research Project Design and Management (30 credits)
Dissertation (90 credits)
*Students undertaking their research project at a host institution overseas will normally choose a modern language module or a language and culture module for their international placement.
**International students for whom English is not their first language will take Academic English for Postgraduate Students to further improve their English language skills.
*** UK/Native English speaking international students undertaking their research project at Keele University or with an industrial partner in the UK can take a selected Geoscience option module relevant to their research area. These may include: Natural Hazards; Glaciers & Glacial Geomorphology; Global Environmental Change; Water Resources; Hydrological & Engineering Geology; Structure and Geodynamics; Economic Geology; Advanced Topics in Sedimentology; Exploration Geophysics for the Hydrocarbon Industry; Petroleum Geology; Volcanic and Magmatic Processes.
Geoscience Research