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Glaciology and Polar Environments – (M.Sc.)
Stockholm University
Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
The programme focuses on the Cryosphere, and offers courses on and research projects in polar and alpine regions, focusing on how ice sheets and glaciers shape the landscape as well as how permafrost and snow affect ecosystems. The waxing and waning of the large continental ice sheets is discussed in relation to the Quaternary glacial-interglacial cycles, based on landforms and glacial inversion models. Glacial mass balance methods and studies are presented in the context of climate change and global sea level rise. The role of permafrost in the functioning of arctic ecosystems is evaluated in terms of possible feedback mechanisms to the climate system, through changes in tundra carbon balance and surface hydrology.
The programme is introduced with a excursion to northern Fennoscandia (Sweden, Finland and Norway), with day-long hikes and lectures addressing the climate history of the Quaternary, glacial and periglacial landforms, and the environments of the northernmost region of the European continent. In addition, unique opportunities for projects are provided by Tarfala Research Station in the Kebnekaise Massif, in northern Sweden, which is run by the Department.
Contents
The two-year Master’s Programme consists of 120 higher education credits (HECs):
* 45 HECs Mandatory advanced courses
* 15-45 HECs Optional courses
* 30-60 HECs Thesis (mandatory)
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master Thesis, which may extend over one or two terms.
The first year consists of three compulsory courses and one optional course:
* Polar and Alpine Environments, 15 HECs
* Glaciers and Permafrost, 15 HECs
* Optional course, 15 HECs
* Glacial Sedimentology and Morphology, 15 HECs
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Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 90 ECTS credits in Geosciences or Geography, or equivalent science or civil engineering competence. English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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