Program Overview
The Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Portsmouth is a MPhil programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied advanced materials research
- Cosmology and gravitation
- Quantum theory
- Particle physics
- Physics education
- Environmental radiation
- Disaster risk reduction
- Environmental monitoring and modelling
- Geoconservation and heritage science
- Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami
- Taxonomy and evolution
- Stratigraphy
- Sedimentology
- Evolution of the continental crust through earth history
- The onset of subduction and plate tectonics
- Accessory mineral insights into global geodynamics and palaeo-ice sheets
- Igneous and Metamorphic petrogenesis
- Volcano geodynamics and palaeo-seismology
- Rock physics and deformation
- Environmental chemistry
- Marine biogeochemistry and Ecosystem research
- Ecotoxicology and pollution
- Climate change
- Rock mechanics
- Rock physics
- Volcano tectonics
- Physical properties of rocks and minerals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master\'s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
- .English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months