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Geoscience Research
Key Information
Overview

Our MSc in Geoscience Research will provide you with an excellent
start to your career, either in research, academia or industry.
A distinct feature of this master’s programme is the opportunity
for UK students to complete a placement with a UK based industrial
partner or at an international partner institution, all of which have
established research links with Keele staff. However, as a UK student,
you can also choose to carry out your research project here at Keele.
As an international student, you will undertake your research and
placement at Keele University under the supervision of international
experts in your chosen research area. The emphasis on substantial
hands on research training with the provision of an international
placement option makes this programme unique within the higher
education sector in the UK and will thus increase your employability.
The MSc Geoscience Research is a one year, full-time course starting
in September. The programme provides generic research training
during the first semester, but most other modules are focused on
your chosen area of research and on completion of your dissertation.
Industry and international placements may be carried out between
February and August, and may last from several weeks to several
months. Currently, international placement options are available
in Europe (Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Spain
and Sweden) and North America (Canada and Mexico). Placements
within the EU are supported under the ERASMUS scheme, and the
work and achievements on the programme will be documented
in the Europass, which records the knowledge and skills acquired
in another European country. For an up to date list of our industrial
and international partner institutions and available projects, please
check our website www.keele.ac.uk/pg/geoscienceresearch

Course type

MSc, postgraduate diploma,
postgraduate certificate

Mode of study
Full-time

Indicative entry
requirements

2:2 or above in a geoscience
related scientific discipline
For a list of full entry
requirements please visit
www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses

Contact email

[e-mail]

Indicative modules

The programme comprises six modules including a research project,
which is undertaken either at Keele or on placement with a UK based
industrial partner or a host institution overseas.
The following is a list of indicative modules:
• Generic Research Skills
• Specific Research Skills
• Literature Review
• Modern language module
Or
• Academic English for Postgraduate Students
Or
• Geoscience Option module
• Research Project Design and Management
• Dissertation
*Students will take either a language module or a geoscience option module, depending
on where their project will be based (at Keele or at an overseas partner institution).

Daniel Roberts

MSc Geoscience Research
2015
Studying for a MSc Geoscience
Research degree at Keele has been
one of the best decisions I have
ever made. This course offered
me the opportunity to conduct
relevant research at a host university
(University of Oviedo, Spain) and
gave me an insight into different
cultures from around the world.
The content of the course has been
invaluable to me as it has helped me
gain the necessary skills to be offered
a job at an industry-leading company
over other university graduates.

Did you know?
For more information please visit

keele.ac.uk/pg/geoscienceresearch

Our course provides excellent
preparation for pursuing a PhD.

Smart minds choose Keele

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