MSc (Research) Environmental Sciences at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in environmental sciences within the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences at Glasgow, organised around two themes: Life and its Interactions with Dynamic Environments, and Global Landscapes & Climate Change. Self-funded and project-based PhD topics are offered.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Geographical & Earth Sciences | Duration: 1-2 years full-time; 2-3 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake an individual research project and thesis within the themes of life and dynamic environments and of global landscapes and climate change; example projects include microbial degradation of persistent organic pollutants in glacial systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usual standard of admission is a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references. International applicants: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (also accepted: TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test centre 70 overall, and other listed tests; General Training IELTS and online PTE Academic not accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK annual fee for full-time study; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU annual fee for full-time study; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1-2 years full-time; 2-3 years part-time

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