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Earth Science& Atmospheric Science Masters Programmes
School of Earth and EnvironmentFACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT
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Studying Earth Sciences at LeedsThe School of Earth and Environment at Leeds is one of the largestand most vibrant in the country.
Excellent career prospects• A Masters degree is often required byemployers in specialist areas such asEngineering Geology, Exploration Geophysicsand Structural Geology and can provide youwith much better employment prospectsthan undergraduate studies alone.
• We have an excellent employment trackrecord, with almost 100% of Earth Sciencegraduates gaining relevant employment.
• All programmes include a substantialproject, giving you the opportunity to workdirectly with industry, or within a specialistresearch team within the School.
Links with industryThe industrial experience of many teachingstaff as well as contributions from spinoutcompanies helps provide context to thecourses.
We have close links with industry and youwill benefit from regular visits by companyrepresentatives.
International studentsLeeds welcomes international students andactively seeks to recruit students from acrossthe world. Our courses provide you with aninternational standard of Masters qualificationin 12 months rather than 24. We recognisethat moving to a new and unknown country is amajor transition and can be quite daunting. Forthis reason, the University of Leeds guaranteesyou a place in our accommodation, providesorientation sessions on arrival, ongoing supportduring your time at Leeds, and extra supportfor English language at the University’sLanguage Centre.For more information visit:www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodationwww.leeds.ac.uk/internationalwww.leeds.ac.uk/languages
You can also obtain additional in-countryassistance from our overseas representatives:www.leeds.ac.uk/countryspecificinformation
How to applyApplications are accepted year round althoughwe recommend international students apply nolater than the end of May.
For more information on the courses visit theSchool website where you will also find detailsof the application process in the ‘How to Apply’ section:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters
Alternatively, applications can be made onlinevia the University website:www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm
Entry requirementsUK Bachelor Degree (with a classification of2:1 or better), or equivalent qualification. Matureapplicants without a first degree or with a lowerdegree classification may be considered on thebasis of their relevant industry experience andtheir potential for benefiting from theprogramme.
A proficiency in mathematics to a good A-levelstandard or equivalent is desirable for mostprogrammes, but essential for the MScExploration Geophysics.
If you’re not sure if your international or EUdegree is equivalent to a UK degree, check ourSchool website for details or contact the Schoolfor advice.
English languagerequirementsIf your first language is not English, youmust provide evidence of your languageproficiency. This is normally in the form ofa recent test certificate.
We accept IELTS and other recognisedalternatives, for further details please visit:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/elr
See also the University’s Language Centrewebpages: www.leeds.ac.uk/languages
Fees and scholarshipsFees are listed on the School website:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters-fees
The School offers a number of scholarships tohelp towards your tuition fees. For informationon these and other University of Leeds andIndustry scholarships and bursaries visit:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/scholarships
The information contained in this brochure is accurate atthe date of publication. However, courses, Universityservices and the content of this brochure remain subject tochange. Changes may be necessary to comply with therequirements of accrediting bodies or to keep coursescontemporary through updating practices or areas of study.Circumstances may arise outside the reasonable control ofthe University, leading to required changes. Suchcircumstances include, industrial action, unexpectedstudent numbers, significant staff illness (where a course isreliant upon a person’s expertise), unexpected lack offunding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest,government restrictions and serious concern with regard tothe transmission of serious illness making a course unsafeto deliver. After a student has taken up a place with theUniversity, the University will look to give early notification ofany changes and try to minimise their impact, offeringsuitable alternative arrangements or forms of compensationwhere it believes there is a fair case to do so. Offers of aplace to study at the University will provide up to dateinformation on courses. The latest key information oncourses can be found at www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder.Please check this website before making any decisions.The University’s contract with its students (following anacceptance by a student of any offer of a place) does not confer third-party benefits for the purposes of the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
The School has an excellent reputation for world-class research and innovative teaching. We are ranked second in the UKfor research power and quality (Research Excellence Framework 2014) and in the top five in Europe for academicreputation in Earth Science (QS World Rankings 2014).
We offer a range of Earth Science vocational MSc courses as well as a Masters by Research (MRes) in Climate and Atmospheric Science and host national research centres in atmospheric sciences; observation and modelling ofearthquakes, volcanoes and tectonics; polar observation and modelling; as well as the university’s climate and geohazardservices hub; and centre for integrated petroleum engineering and geoscience.
We are a multi-cultural School attracting researchers and postgraduate students across the world, connecting nationalities,expertise and experience from Eurasia, Europe, Africa, Australia and North and South America.
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FacilitiesYou will be based in the School of Earth andEnvironment building and benefit from:
• Purpose-built laboratories• Dedicated MSc teaching rooms• High-end computers running the latestindustry standard software• 3D visualisation suite• Experimental laboratories with state-of-the-artresearch and industry-standard equipment• Substantial investment in geophysical surveyequipment means that you can demonstrateand practise a range of techniques effectivelyin the field.
Research-led teachingYou will be equipped with the knowledge, skillsand experience to help you succeed:
• We have one of the largest research groupsof earth, environmental and social scientistsin the UK and internationally.
• Our programmes are led by staff within fourof the School’s Research Institutes; the EarthSurface Science Institute (ESSI), the Instituteof Applied Geoscience (IAG), the Institute forClimate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS)and the Institute of Geophysics andTectonics (IGT).
• Research based learning means you willinteract with staff who are at the cutting edgeof research world-wide and your studies willbe based on research happening now.
Visit our website for further information aboutour School and its world-leading researchgroups: www.see.leeds.ac.uk/research
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I was offered a job with BP duringthe MSc and have just started working
as a geophysicist. The MSc hasbeen invaluable so far!
Caroline Selwood, MSc Exploration Geophysics
MSc ExplorationGeophysicsGeophysics is the remote study of the Earth’s interior through physicaltechniques – principally analysing seismic data, but also applying gravity,magnetic, radar, electrical and electromagnetic methods.
In industry, it is a key tool for resourceexploration (whether for hydrocarbons,minerals, or groundwater) and forenvironmental and engineering siteinvestigation.
This course will provide you with abroad range of practical skillsunderpinned by a scientificunderstanding that equips you tobecome a professional industrygeophysicist.
The course is industry-focused, butacademically grounded and you willbenefit from the contributions andexpertise of a large and activegeophysics research group.
Key factsStart DateSeptember
Duration of MSc12 months (full-time)
Key features• Accredited by the Geological Society of London.
• Four-month individual research project –most in association with industry, many onplacement at a company.
• Dedicated, high-specification, computerlaboratory with specific IT support staff andvery extensive commercial software portfolio:classroom teaching is both lecture- andworkstation-based.
• Extensive, modern geophysical surveyequipment pool: field classes to illustrateclassroom teaching and to facilitate practical.
• Established for 50 years.
• Comprehensive links with industry throughsponsorship, projects, company visits andinput from industry experts.
• Very high success rate for graduateemployment. Geophysics is generally a wellremunerated career with starting salaries ofover £30k pa being the norm.
• Scholarship schemes available for UK/EUstudents including fully funded places on thecourse thanks to major energy-sectorcompanies such as Apache, BG Group, BP,Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ION, NexenCNOC,Shell, TOTAL as well as in-house awards andalumnus discounts
ModulesSix compulsory modules (including anindividual research project) and either all themodules from the hydrocarbon geophysicsstream or the environment/engineeringgeophysics stream.
Compulsory modules:• Geophysical and Geological Field Methods• Computational Inverse Theory• Seismic Fundamentals and Data Acquisition• Seismic Reflection Data Processing• Seismic Reflection Interpretation andSequence Stratigraphy
• Petrophysics and Petroleum Geology• Reservoir Evaluation and New Developments• Gravity, magnetics, and EM methods• Individual Research Project.
Contact usVisit the School website:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters
Programme Manager:Dr Roger ClarkEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 113 343 5221
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MSc in StructuralGeology with GeophysicsWhereas ‘petroleum geoscience’ courses provide broad training in all aspects ofpetroleum geology, this course focuses on understanding the geology behindbasin evolution and use of 3D and 4D thinking in geological contexts.
You will gain a fundamentalunderstanding of the hydrocarbonsystem and an appreciation of both thegeological and geophysical constraintswith respect to seismic interpretationand model building, allowing you to usegeophysical techniques to solvegeological problems.
The course provides you with training inall aspects of applied structural geologyand seismic techniques for direct entryinto the hydrocarbons or miningindustries, or alternatively into PhDresearch. As capable seismicinterpreters you will be able tocontribute in an industry role from day one.
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The course is excellent, its balance isgood and its material directly relevant to
industry; ‘world class’ in its field.
Dr Rod Graham, External Examiner, 2006-10; Former Global Adviser, Hess
Key features• The only applied structural geology MSc in the UK.
• Excellent graduate employment rates withaverage starting salaries in the petroleum or mining industries of £35k.
• Research-led teaching with direct links toactive applied research.
• Access to high-spec computing facilities andindustry-standard software.
• Substantial amount of fieldwork that is fullyintegrated with class-room teaching.
• Hydrocarbon and mining module options available.
• Three-month individual research project – mostin association with an exploration companywhere students have the opportunity to workalongside geoscience professionals in theoffices of industrial partners.
• A variety of scholarship schemes available forUK/EU students including fully funded placeson the course thanks to major oil companiessuch as BP, ConocoPhillips, Maersk Oil,Midland Valley Exploration Plc and Shell UK.
ModulesEight compulsory modules (including anindividual research project) and one of twooptional modules.
Compulsory modules:• Petrophysics and Geophysical Reservoir Evaluation
• Applied Geophysical Methods• Seismic Reflection Interpretation andSequence Stratigraphy
• Applied Structural Models• Geomechanics and Fault Modelling• Applied Geodynamics and Basin Evolution• 3D Structure: Techniques and Visualisation• Individual Research Project.
Optional modules:• Ore Deposits and their Exploitation• Reservoir Structural Geology andHydrocarbon Prospectivity of Basins.
Key factsStart DateSeptember
Duration of MSc12 months (full-time)
Contact usVisit the School website:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters
Programme Manager:Dr Taija TorvelaEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 113 343 6620
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MSc EngineeringGeologyEngineering geology is the application of geological principles to Civil and MiningEngineering, and includes aspects of engineering geomorphology, Quaternarygeology, contaminated land, risk analysis and geohazard management.
I feel that the MSc has set me upperfectly for entering into industry.Although the course was technically
challenging, I wouldn’t be where I am,and wouldn’t have the opportunities I currently have ahead of me. I would
certainly do it again.
Rob Anderson, AECOM, Hong Kong
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In our rapidly developing societies it isvital that we design and build in amanner which is safe, environmentallysensitive and cost effective. From thedesign of site investigations through tothe assessment of major geologicalhazards, engineering geologists play akey role in the provision of appropriateand effective development.
This course will provide you withtraining in both engineering geology andrelated geotechnical subjects and willequip you with the knowledge and skillsrequired to pursue a career in groundengineering.
Key features• Accredited by the Geological Society of Londonand for those holding appropriate priorqualifications as further learning through theInstitution of Civil Engineers. It is also aEuropean Accredited Engineering Program.
• Four-month individual dissertation project oftencarried out in co-operation with organisationsoutside the University such as consultingengineers, civil engineering contractors andthe British Geological Survey.
• Close industry links including workshops,seminars and site visits.
• Research-led teaching.
• Excellent employment prospects.
• A range of industry scholarships available forUK/EU students funded by companies such as Atkins, CH2M-Hill, Mott MacDonald and Wardell Armstrong.
ModulesSeven compulsory modules (including anindividual dissertation project).
Compulsory modules:• Geological Models and Ground Investigation• Hazards, Resilience and SustainableEngineering
• Hydrogeology and Contaminant Processes• Laboratory and Field Skills• Rock Engineering• Soils Engineering• Individual Dissertation Project.
Key factsStart DateSeptember
Duration of MSc12 months (full-time)24 months (part-time)
Contact usVisit the School website:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters
Programme Manager:Dr Jared WestEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 113 343 5253
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MRes Climate andAtmospheric ScienceThis course is designed to prepare you for either a research career inclimate, atmospheric, and/or environmental sciences, this is usuallyonwards to a PhD but could also lead to a research role in governmentor industry.
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The MRes gave me an improved scientificgrounding through lectures and
assessments and also an appetite for furtherresearch through not only my dissertationproject, but also involvement in the wideracademic community. For instance, oneinvaluable experience was flying over theSahara as part of an international scienceproject. The breadth of experiences hassuccessfully led me into my PhD at the
University of Manchester.
Eoghan Darbyshire
Gain a broad overview of physicalproblems in climate and atmosphericscience, together with a soundunderstanding of natural processes.Alongside this you will develop thehighly transferable skills to conductresearch in these subjects with a strongemphasis on quantitative data analysisand physical and numerical modelling.
Applications are equally welcome if youalready have an environmental scienceor meteorology background; the MResprogramme will continue to build uponthis knowledge base.
Key features• World-class research, teaching and laboratory facilities.
• Research-led teaching.
• UK and overseas fieldwork.
• Collaboration with external research partnerssuch as the Met Office, British AntarcticSurvey, National Centre for AtmosphericScience and international universities.
• Excellent and varied career prospects fromprogressing to further PhD studies to research positions in universities, government and industry.
ModulesFour compulsory modules (including anindividual research project).
In the ‘super modules’ you can choose from anexpansive range of ‘atmospheric’ or ‘climatescience’ options.
Compulsory modules:• Research Skills – Introductory coursework;Atmospheric fieldwork; project proposal;seminar write-ups and presentation skills
• Quantitative Skills (Super Module) –Computer based project; coursework
• Specialist Knowledge (Super Module) –Literature Survey; Coursework
• Individual Research Project – accounts forover 60% of the course content and is oftenclosely linked to active research programmesin the School’s Institute for Climate andAtmospheric Science.
Key factsStart DateSeptember
Duration of MSc12 months (full-time)
Contact usVisit the School website:www.see.leeds.ac.uk/masters
Programme Manager:Dr Jim McQuaidEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 113 343 6724
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