Glaciology
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Research
MSc
Research
MSc
Overview
Application Timeline
Tuition
- Year 1
| Student categories | Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| EU | £21,300 | £10,650 |
| International | £21,300 | £10,650 |
| Wales | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| Scotland | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| England | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| Northern Ireland | £4,800 | £2,400 |
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About
Program Overview
The MSc by Research in Glaciology is a year-long individual research program that offers personal and professional enrichment. The program includes various activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory work, and fieldwork.
Start Dates
- 1st October
- 1st January
- 1st April
- 1st July
Research Opportunities
Participants will engage in research that may lead to a PhD. The program focuses on several key areas:
- Ice dynamic processes, including iceberg calving and basal processes related to ice streams and glaciers.
- Interactions between ice sheets, solid earth, oceans, and the atmosphere.
- Reconstruction of past glacier behavior
Subject Area Information
Glaciology and cryospheric systems is a specialized field within Earth sciences that focuses on the study of glaciers, ice sheets, and other components of the cryosphere, which includes all of the Earth's frozen water. This discipline is crucial for understanding climate change, sea-level rise, and various ecological and geological processes.
1. Introduction to Glaciology
2. Cryospheric Processes
3. Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere
4. Glacial Geology
5. Climate Change and the Cryosphere
6. Field Methods in Glaciology
- Data Analysis
- Technical Proficiency
- Fieldwork Competence
- Critical Thinking
Career
A discipline in glaciology and cryospheric systems equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's frozen regions, the skills to study and analyze these areas, and prepares them for various careers that address some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.
Glaciologist
Conducts research on glaciers and ice sheets, often working for universities, research institutions, or government agencies.
Climate Scientist
Specializes in studying the impacts of climate change on the cryosphere and contributes to climate models and predictions.
Environmental Consultant
Works with organizations to assess and mitigate the impacts of environmental changes, including those related to the cryosphere.
Remote Sensing Specialist
Utilizes satellite and aerial imagery to monitor and analyze changes in the Earth's ice cover.
Geologist
Focuses on the geological aspects of glaciation, including the study of landforms created by glacial activity.
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