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This MSc course explores current aspects of Earth science, investigating how the Earths lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere are dependent upon each other, interacting across a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. You will learn to critically evaluate current research and gain skills that allow you to update your knowledge of Earth science.
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This programme develops your skills in understanding and analysing local and regional development, governance and policy in an international context.
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The programme teaches energy policy through a ‘whole’ system perspective: that is, while energy technologies and their economics are important, so are other factors such as human consumption and behaviour as well as institutional, innovation, social, political and cultural issues.
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This programme provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the use of Remote Sensing and image processing techniques in conjunction with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in the management, analysis and display of spatial/environmental data.
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This programme offers an overview of contemporary methods and techniques in human geography, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of those considering undertaking research at graduate level.
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The programme offers the chance to broaden the science background of an undergraduate degree, while allowing advanced level specialisation in one or more aspects of the field. The masters course is a conversion course and provides background material.
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Geography at Royal Holloway is a world-leading Department, rated among the top tier of Departments in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise and 'excellent' for its postgraduate teaching. We have over 30 members of academic staff, with notable research concentrations in Quaternary science, environmental archaeology, social and cultural geography, development studies, geopolitics and sustainability.
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The programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the causes and effects of air pollution, and of the management measures and engineering technologies available for its control.
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The courses have been designed to provide a flexible learning environment to suit all needs, whether you prefer face-to-face contact or are currently in employment and wish to take a non-contact course to study in your own time.
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The aim of the course is to train earth scientists and engineers in state-of-the-art techniques for the identification and assessment of geological hazards.
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This multidisciplinary programme has been developed with government and industry to prepare graduates in biology, geography environmental and earth sciences, civil engineering or related disciplines for careers in the water, environmental or research sectors worldwide. The University of Glasgow, and our partnership with the University Marine Biological Station Millport, provides expertise across the marine sciences and access to excellent facilities from computer and wet laboratories to research vessels.
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This programme is aimed at those seeking a career in geographic information management or cartography. The focus is on understanding and managing the locational data underpinning Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in a GIS environment. There is also scope if you are interested in various GIS application areas.
Cartographic design and geovisualisation
Fundamentals of geomatics
Topographic mapping
Principles of GIS
Internet and mobile GIS
Statistical mapping
Geospatial data infrastructures and LIS
Research and professional issues.