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| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and snow avalanches cause loss of life and economic damage around the world. Predicting, managing and communicating the hazards associated with such geophysical events more effectively can make a significant difference to the lives of many communities worldwide.
Natural hazard prediction and mitigation is a fast growing and competitive area of research that crosses boundaries between traditional subject areas. The MRes involves research groups from four departments (Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Geography) all leaders of national and international research.
The programme provides an understanding of all major hazard types and generic skills for risk analysis as well as allowing students to develop as individual researchers. The MRes is designed to equip students who wish to proceed to higher level academic research and those interested in work with government and NGOs related to aid and development.
Contents
Core taught units (October to December)
* GIS and Remote Sensing
* Natural Hazards and Case Studies
Optional undergraduate taught programmes may be taken in the participating schools and departments (subject to prerequisite requirements).
Research project
An independent research project supervised by a staff member from a participating department. A variety of field, laboratory, theoretical or computational-based projects as well as combined projects are offered. Submission is by written thesis; the main findings presented orally.
Fieldwork module (January)
The fieldwork module focuses on geophysical natural hazards in the Central American isthmus. Last year's trip to Guatemala looked at primary (explosions, lava flows, pyroclastic flows) and secondary (lahars, landslides) volcanic hazards.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Entry requirements
A first- or upper second-class degree (or international equivalent) in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Engineering, Mathematics or closely related subjects.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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