MRes Aquatic Environments at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Aquatic Environments MRes provides an opportunity to contribute to exciting and impactful research in aquatic environmental sciences, as you build your theoretical and practical research knowledge and skills. Through interdisciplinary collaboration within geosciences, ecology, geography and engineering you can explore areas of aquatic science that focus on issues including environmental pollution, climate change, public health and water quality.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Department: Geography, Earth and Environment | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Aquatic Environments MRes is typically completed full-time in one year, but can be taken part-time over two years. The course is structured to include a significant research component which you will undertake throughout the course. In addition, a series of supporting taught modules further enrich your learning. To be awarded the MRes, you must obtain 180 M-level credits: 40 credits from taught and subject-specific modules and 140 credits through the completion of the research project. Modules include Research Fundamentals, Water Quality Assessment and Management, MRes Research Project.

Career pathways

The course intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, industry, the public sector and academia. On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research-based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications. Research proposal. Please provide a description of your area of interest, field of study and the particular focus of your intended research project which needs to relate to a research area of the school. This should include the context of your project, a short review of the key literature, your research questions, your methodology, considerations of the research ethics, a schedule and a list of references. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,792 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

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

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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