MSc by Research Glaciology at Swansea University

Programme overview

A one-year research master's in Glaciology in the Department of Geography at Swansea University (Singleton Park Campus), working with the Swansea Glaciology Group.

Department: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: October (one-year route); October or January (two-year part-time route) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

An individual research project using methods such as computer simulation, satellite remote sensing, or geophysical and geological field methods. Research areas include ice dynamic processes such as iceberg calving, interactions between ice sheets, solid earth, oceans and atmosphere, reconstruction and prediction of glacier, permafrost and snow behaviour, and cryospheric contributions to sea-level rise.

Career pathways

A master's by research can lead to jobs in academia, education, government, management, or the public or private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or equivalent non-UK qualification). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or recognised equivalent). One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time (1 year) Source

Intake: October (one-year route); October or January (two-year part-time route)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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