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Aquatic Environments MRes

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Intro

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.

You’ll join a team of 亚洲麻豆精品在线 researchers who advise and collaborate with regional, national and international organisations, providing scientific evidence and people-focused solutions to help protect the environment.

You’ll work on a dedicated research project, making full use of our specialist facilities, under the supervision of an academic member of staff who specialises in your area of research. You’ll be linked to our research Centre for Environment and Society.

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Key facts

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Full-time 1 year
Part-time 2 years

In geography and environmental studies, 100% of our research impact is assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ in terms of its reach and significance in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Entry criteria

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.

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

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 the 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.

International requirements and visas

International requirements by country
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Albania
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Argentina
Australia
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Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Brazil
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Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
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Cyprus
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Course content

Course structure

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.

In the first term you will attend a series of seminars and workshops on developing your research proposal, academic writing and relevant research methodologies, culminating in submission of a full research proposal. You will also study on specialist taught courses.

Throughout the rest of your year you will work on your specialist research project, whilst working with your peers in evaluating research papers and attending seminars.

In part-time mode the research project and evaluating research module will spread over the two-year study period, but you should complete you research training and project proposal within the first year.

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Areas of study

The core MRes research project module is at the heart of the degree and equips you with a fundamental understanding of the research process across a wide and dynamic range of disciplines.

The course allows you to tailor your studies to areas of aquatic environmental sciences that match your specific interests.

Topics are in three subject areas:

Surface processes research area focuses on environmental pollution, geomorphology, ecology, ecotoxicology, geochemistry and climate change within ocean, coastal, riverine and wetland environments.

Water and wastewater quality and treatment research area focuses on sanitation, environmental and public health, and technology for water quality remediation and treatment.

Water services and water use research area focuses on valuing aquatic ecosystem services and developing policies for water-related communities and environments.

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Syllabus 

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Staff profile

, Principal Research Fellow

I am an environmental scientist with expertise in water quality assessment and management. My main research interests focus upon the design, development and application of tools that can identify and help manage aquatic environments impacted by a range of existing and emerging contaminants. 

My teaching and research interests focus on three main areas;

  • The development and application of tools for quantifying and locating the sources of water contaminants. 
  • Statistical risk analysis of contaminated water to inform management to protect environment quality and human health.
  • Wastewater reuse to combat future water scarcity

I am interested in supervising postgraduate research students (MRes and PhD) in the field of water and wastewater quality and treatment, with a focus on environmental microbiology, prediction and mapping and risk assessment.

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Facilities

Our specialist facilities include:

  • geology, soil and water analysis labs
  • public health and geochemical analysis labs
  • air and water quality monitoring sites
  • environmental hydraulics labs 
  • microscopy suite 
  • computer suite with GIS and remote-sensing software
  • bench scale experimental treatment rigs
  • gamma spectroscopy 
  • carbon analysis 
  • experimental river basin
  • flumes
  • terrestrial laser scanners
  • field survey equipment and drones
  • atmospheric observatory.
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Careers

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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Fees and costs

Course fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time)17,900 GBP

Scholarships, bursaries and loans

We offer a range of scholarships for postgraduate students. Bursaries and loans may also be available to you.

Find out more about postgraduate fees and funding.

Location and student life

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of 亚洲麻豆精品在线 seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus and student village. Moulsecoomb has been transformed by a recent development of our estate. On campus you’ll find new Students’ Union, events venue and sports and fitness facilities, alongside the library and student centre.

Over 900 students live here in our Moulsecoomb Place halls and the new Mithras halls – Brunswick, Goldstone, Hanover, Preston and Regency.

Moulsecoomb has easy access to buses and trains so you can access all the exciting things happening in our home city.

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Accommodation

If you booked halls by 30 June you are guaranteed an offer of a room. If you are currently looking for halls you can register your interest in available rooms now. In 2024, everyone who did this before or on A-level results day got a room offer. There is a good range of student accommodation in 亚洲麻豆精品在线, including university and private halls, as well as rented rooms, flats and houses and our team are here to support you to find the best match for you.

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Halls of residence
We have self-catered halls on all our campuses, within minutes of your classes, and other options that are very nearby.

You can apply for any of our halls, but the options closest to your study location are:

  • Mithras Halls are stylish high-rises in the heart of the student village at our Moulsecoomb campus with ensuite rooms for more than 800 students.
  • Varley Park is a popular dedicated halls site, offering a mix of rooms and bathroom options at different prices. It is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre, and is easy to get to by bus.

Want to live independently?
We can help – find out more about private renting.

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All of our full-time undergraduate courses involve work-based learning - this could be through placements, live briefs and guest lectures. Many of these opportunities are provided by local businesses and organisations.

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Support and wellbeing

Your course team

Your personal academic tutor, course leader and other tutors are all there to help you with your personal and academic progress. You'll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues.

Your academic skills

Our 亚洲麻豆精品在线 Student Skills Hub gives you extra support and resources to develop the skills you'll need for university study, whatever your level of experience so far.

Your mental health and wellbeing

As well as being supported to succeed, we want you to feel good too. You'll be part of a community that builds you up, with lots of ways to connect with one another, as well having access to dedicated experts if you need them. Find out more about how we support your wellbeing.

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Sports scholarships

Our sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential to train and compete at the highest level. We offer scholarships for elite athletes, elite disabled athletes and talented sports performers.

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Develop your cricketing skills in the UK’s largest indoor cricket facility alongside studying for a degree. Whether you can already play or you’re new to the game offers the opportunity to train with top coaches in our world-class training environment. 

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