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MSc in Volcanology and Geological Hazards RESEARCH DEGREES
We welcome applications from those seeking to undertake MSc (by
Director of Studies: Professor Harry Pinkerton. Research), MPhil or PhD research degrees in our research areas.
Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time. Throughout the year there is a lively seminar programme involving
Entry Requirements: At least a second class honours degree, or its visiting speakers. You will be required to produce posters and
equivalent, in an appropriate science subject. present seminars on your research project at the annual
Assessment: Combination of coursework, presentations, Postgraduate Symposium that constitutes an important part of their
examinations and dissertation. research training. You will also be encouraged to participate in
IELTS: 6.5 undergraduate teaching by acting as demonstrators in practical
Funding: Faculty and department bursaries may be available - see classes.
also page 196.
Further Information:
www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/
MSc in Plant Sciences (by Research)
MSc in Ecology (by Research)
This unique MSc provides you with the opportunity to study with
MSc in Environmental Science (by Research)
the largest group of volcanologists and environmental scientists in
the UK, and will allow you to specialise in volcanology or to take
this in combination with courses in other geological hazards. You
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
will undertake modules that provide training in volcanic processes
Entry Requirements: Applicants should hold an upper second class
from a theoretical, laboratory-based and field perspective and
honours degree, or its equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Industry-
courses that deal with the science behind other geological hazards.
based applicants are eligible for entry if they can demonstrate the
Related modules include Risk Assessment and Management, Geo-
transferable skills required to undertake a work-based research project.
risk Warning Systems, Environmental Informatics and many others.
Assessment: Original research and dissertation.
The MSc also allows you the chance to undertake research on a
IELTS: 6.5
topic that you can define in collaboration with one of the many
Funding: Please see page 196.
potential internationally-recognised experts in the Lancaster
Further Information:
www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Environment Centre.
Each of these MSc by Research degrees are designed to fit around
This MSc is designed to attract students from a wide range of
your research interests and are assessed on a piece of original
backgrounds. In addition to the taught modules, we offer those
research carried out with the Department, and subsequent
with a less numerate background the chance to develop their
submission of a dissertation. MSc by Research courses are suitable
mathematical skills through a non-assessed support module
for those wanting to undertake only research, rather than taught
designed specifically for Masters students.
courses and they are particularly suited to those who may wish to
undertake research associated with their employment but would like
The MSc prepares you for research, or for work in international
to submit the work as a thesis for a higher degree. A range of
organisations such as Volcanological Observatories and
research opportunities are available.
Environmental Agencies that are charged with the responsibility of
identifying and dealing with hazards. We are currently
Typically, you will be expected to undertake an induction course,
investigating a one-month work placement in a number of
followed by an eight-month research project, and then spend three
Volcano/Earthquake Observatories/Universities with whom we have
further months writing up the dissertation.
strong links.
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