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Collaborations and international partnerships As an internationally renowned centre of academic excellence, Edinburgh is the site of many world-class research collaborations. Our postgraduate students are crucial to our continued success and development and, along with our staff, they forge research links through regular travel and overseas exchanges. We take pride in our partnerships with other institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, the University of Melbourne, Peking University, the University of Delhi and the University of KwaZulu-Natal – to name but a few.

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Linking research and commerce Edinburgh was one of the first UK universities to actively develop commercial links with industry, government and the professions. Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) has continued, for the past four decades, to develop the promotion and commercialisation of the University’s research excellence. ERI assists our postgraduates in taking a first step to market, whether it is through collaborative research, licensing technology or providing consultancy services.

Enhancing your career With the best track record for graduate employment in the Russell Group, the University of Edinburgh is committed to embedding employability into the teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes to providing support from our sectorleading Careers Service, the University gives students myriad opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to give them the edge in a competitive job market.

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Join us Edinburgh offers unparalleled academic breadth and diversity, making it a vibrant, challenging and stimulating environment for postgraduate study. Whether you plan to change direction, enhance your existing career or develop in-depth knowledge of your area of study, the University of Edinburgh provides a world-class learning experience. *Times Higher Education World University Rankings ** Research Assessment Exercise 2008

Contents Welcome to the School of GeoSciences

Facilities and resources

Community

Employability and graduate attributes

Taught masters programmes

Research at the School of GeoSciences

Our research collaborations

Research opportunities

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“You are now in a place where the best courses upon Earth are within your reach... such an opportunity you will never again have.”

Welcome to the School of GeoSciences At the School of GeoSciences, we discover and explore new connections between the Earth’s geology, atmosphere, oceans and life and our own role and impact on the planet. The effect of these connections is vitally important to our world’s future and our graduates are in the best position to make that future better. We are the largest geoscience research group in the UK, with about 370 academics and researchers. The quality of our research is second to none: we are the highest rated research group in the latest UK Research Assessment Exercise. The School takes an interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching, with our core interests spanning ecology, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics, meteorology and oceanography.

Illustrious past, exciting future We’ve come a long way since Edinburgh alumnus James Hutton made his 18th-century discovery of what we now call modern geology, but the School of GeoSciences

continues to break new ground. From new technologies, such as carbon capture, to processes and theories such as carbon accountability, our research strength puts us at the forefront of global understanding of how we protect our world and manage its resources.

Talented staff pool Among our large and experienced academic team are many global leaders in the field. Two of our researchers were lead authors on the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fourth Assessment Report, while we also boast a double winner of the Meterological Organisation Norbert Gerbier Prize and the world’s first Professor of Carbon Capture and Storage.

Industry links Our masters programmes not only extend your knowledge in some of the most exciting areas in earth sciences, but also give you valuable skills and expertise to help you work at the forefront of global resource management. We work closely with industry through Edinburgh Research and Innovation, the University’s commercialisation office, to find practical answers to tomorrow’s problems. Our graduates are well placed to meet the challenges of managing the world’s resources, and are in high demand by the environmental and resource sectors, governments and international organisations.

Facilities and resources By joining the School of GeoSciences, you will gain access to outstanding facilities. From our own aircraft to the latest technology for rock analysis, our exceptional equipment enables our researchers to stay at the forefront of their field. As you might expect, we have a wide range of hi-tech apparatus for the analysis of minerals and fluids, for isotope analysis and for measuring the physical properties of materials. But few institutions can boast facilities that need a call sign for Air Traffic Control. In our case the call sign is G-GEOS and the equipment is an Eco Diamond HK36 small aircraft – invaluable for measuring trace gas concentrations up to altitudes of approximately 10,000 feet. We also offer excellent resources for scientific computing, for instance in geographic information systems, meteorological

modelling and geophysics. We place a strong emphasis on field measurement techniques in ecological, atmospheric and earth sciences.

National facilities The School hosts and manages a number of national analytical facilities on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). We are home to: • the NERC Ion Microprobe Facility • the NERC Recognised Experimental Geoscience Facility • the NERC Geophysical Equipment Facility

• the NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility • the NERC Tephrochronology Service • The NERC Chemical Dating Facility • The NERC Recognised Airborne Geosciences. Among our newest facilities is the UK Biochar Research Centre, where we are leading the way in a rapidly developing field that offers the promise of carbon sequestration on a potentially global scale.

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Community Our supportive academic community provides a dynamic environment in which our postgraduate students can truly thrive. We offer numerous opportunities to access study support, develop new skills, share knowledge, exchange ideas and socialise with like-minded colleagues. Taught masters students receive generous support from our GeoSciences Teaching Organisation, which helps with all aspects of the administration of your studies, while our programme directors are responsible for your academic and pastoral care. Our Dissertation Mixer is an exciting event which allows you to speak with a variety of dissertation supervisors to help you develop or select your project.

the development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early-career researchers. The research institutes each have a very active seminar series drawing distinguished external guests as well as internal speakers, and research students are encouraged to attend and participate.

Collaborative culture

Peer support

All academic research staff and postgraduate students are affiliated to one of our three research institutes:

Our Research Training & Development team ensures effective delivery of all postgraduate recruitment and training as an integral underpinning of all School research activities. All our research students are members of the student-run Gradschool, an excellent peer-support network that spans each of the School’s sites. GradSchool organises social events, lectures and conferences, and

• Geography and the Lived Environment • Global Change • Earth & Planetary Sciences As groupings of researchers with related interests, the institutes provide a forum for

maintains crucial links between the graduate research students and academic staff. Each year GradSchool welcomes new research students with a range of events: there is an organised weekend away to the mountains; the GradSchool conference, which attracts industry sponsors; the regular GradTalk seminars and a spring ceilidh.

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We encourage our students to participate in research skills training, including time management, academic referencing, and qualitative and quantitative-based training provided by our academic staff and the Institute of Academic Development (IAD).

Institute of Academic Development IAD offers one of the most established university research and career skills training packages in the UK. Our experts will help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to move on to the next stage in your career, be that in a professional sector or within academia. The Institute provides PhD researchers and masters by research students with dedicated training in topics such as research management; personal effectiveness; communication skills; public engagement, networking and team working; leadership and career management. You can gain expertise in information technology and presentation skills; confidence in undertaking independent

and creative research; the ability to critically evaluate source materials; and the capacity to construct intellectually rigorous arguments. For taught postgraduates, the IAD provides a growing range of tailored study-related and transferable skills workshops, plus online advice and learning resources. These are all designed to help you settle into postgraduate life, succeed during your studies, and move confidently onwards to the next stage of your career. Developing these broader professional skills and qualities means that our postgraduate students are always in high demand. For more information please visit www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates.

Careers Service The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning Careers Service aims to expand the horizons of all our students, enabling them to make informed career decisions and progress towards high personal and professional achievement, whether in work or in further study. Our goal is to offer you a world-class service.

Our teams of subject-specific expert advisers are here to help at any time in your programme of study. We offer impartial guidance and information, and can draw on relationships with a wide range of employing and training organisations. For more information on the full range of services available, including advice on starting your own business, getting published, working internationally or even volunteering, visit our website at www.ed.ac.uk/careers.

Learn to teach We encourage all of our research students to carry out demonstrating and tutoring work for the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undergraduate programmes. This work is strongly supported by training and coaching, to ensure you get the most out of the experience and can gain a new skillset from it.

GeoSciences graduates have excellent academic and career prospects in a variety of settings including industry, academia, and government and non-government organisations. Whatever path you set your sights on, we can offer a range of services to ensure you enhance your skills and make the most of your time with us.

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Taught masters programmes As the largest grouping of geoscientists in the UK, we offer an exciting range of taught masters programmes delivered by leaders in their field. We also host lectures by representatives from government organisations and industry, who also contribute to programmes, courses and dissertation supervision. Our growing range of postgraduate taught programmes allows graduates to benefit from cutting-edge research knowledge and skills training in their selected subject and beyond. We have developed a number of programmes that are the first of their kind, most recently including: MSc in Ecosystem Services; Certificate in Global Environmental Challenges (Online); MSc in Soils and Sustainability; and MSc in Geographical Information Science and Archaeology.

Field trips A number of our programmes have residential field trips and day excursions that further enhance the learning experience. Locations may vary each year but recent destinations include Kenya (MSc in Ecological Economics), France (MSc in Food Security and Environmental Protection and Management),

and the southern European coastline (MSc in Ecosystem Services).

Dissertation After completing the taught portion of their chosen programme, students complete a dissertation project (April to August). Students are welcome to develop their own research focus with direction from their programme director and dissertation supervisor or select projects made available by academic staff across the School. The School offers publication prizes for the top dissertations each year.

Flexibility Each programme has compulsory courses, which students are required to take but the School also offers a breadth of optional courses available to all students. You will also

have access to courses in the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Engineering and College of Humanities & Social Science. Please note some restrictions apply but your programme director can assist you in making the most of your course selection. Class sizes will vary.

Collaborations Our programmes are strengthened through collaborations with a range of internal and external partners, including the University of Edinburgh Business School, the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of History, Classics and Archaeology, the Scottish Agricultural College and HeriotWatt University. These collaborations allow us to share in-depth knowledge in particular subject areas, including climate change; carbon management; food security; ecological economics; environmental protection; water, waste and recycling; and soils.

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Programme description

This is the only programme of its kind in the UK, giving you high-level skills and training across the rapidly developing area of carbon capture and storage (CCS).

The MSc in Carbon Management is a landmark collaboration between the University of Edinburgh Business School and the Schools of GeoSciences and Economics, giving you expertise and advanced understanding of this new global field of emissions management. Carbon management is at the heart of tackling climate change and is now a central consideration for business. Edinburgh has emerged as a global centre in this new discipline, with expertise, industry links and innovation you can not find elsewhere.

Global energy demands are still rising, and fossil fuels remain central to meeting those demands. CCS has been recognised as a way forward. Commercial trials are under way, and countries and industries are investing in this new technology. In the UK, all existing power stations must have a full-scale retrofit of CCS within five years of the technology being independently judged as technically and commercially proven. We offer you the choice of two streams to follow in this exciting area: Carbon Capture & Storage, which gives you the expertise to help manage projects and processes; or Carbon Capture & Storage Engineering, for specialist engineering expertise.

Programme structure Both MSc streams have two semesters of lectures and practical classes, followed by a research dissertation of up to 15,000 words. Stream 1: Carbon Capture & Storage This stream gives you interdisciplinary skills across the entire field of CCS. Compulsory courses: Carbon Economics; Carbon Capture and Transport; Carbon Storage and Monitoring; Reservoir Engineering You also choose from a wide range of optional geoscience courses. Geology for Earth Resources is mandatory if you do not have a degree in geoscience. Stream 2: Carbon Capture & Storage Engineering This stream develops your understanding of carbon capture with a focus on engineering. This stream is particularly designed for graduates in engineering and physical sciences. Compulsory courses: Engineering Aspects of CO2 Capture and Transport; Geology for Earth Resources; Thermodynamics for Power Plant Engineering with CO2 Capture; CCS Group Design Project; Separation Processes for Carbon Capture; Advanced Power Plant Engineering with Carbon Capture; CCS Systems and Economics; Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics; Geological Carbon Storage

Programme structure This MSc programme consists of two semesters of taught courses. Each course consists of a balance of lectures, seminars, workshops and visits. From May to September, you will undertake individual dissertation project work. Compulsory courses: Applied Carbon Methods; Business and Climate Change; Carbon Economics; Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation; Climate Change Management Optional courses may include: Advertising Management; Africa: Land of Entrepreneurial and Business Opportunity; Applications in Ecological Economics; Carbon Storage and Monitoring; Change Management; Comparative Studies in Business Management in Emerging Markets; Economics for Postgraduates; Emissions Reduction Project Development; Energy Policy and Politics; Environmental Impact Assessment; Forests and Environment; Green Entrepreneurship; Integrated Resource Planning; Land Use/Environmental Interactions; Law and Climate Change; Management of R&D and Product Innovation; Management of Sustainable Development; Outward Investment from Emerging Markets; Rural Development; Society and Development

Career opportunities Our graduates are enjoying successful employment in roles ranging from government advisers and NGO researchers to renewable energy project developers and commercial carbon management consultants.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country).

You also choose two optional courses from the School of Engineering.

English language requirements

Career opportunities

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Graduates of Stream 1 typically enter careers in business, industry, government and non-governmental organisations in the field of low carbon energy production. Stream 2 graduates are ready for successful careers in the rapidly expanding industry of low-carbon energy production.

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

Minimum entry requirements

*Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country).

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1 yr FT: UK/EU £10,750; international £15,750 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £5,375 per year 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,583 per year

Programme Director Dr Genevieve Patenaude T: +44 (0)131 651 4472 E: msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk

Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme directors Professor Jon Gibbins T: +44 (0) 131 650 4867 E: jon.gibbins@ed.ac.uk Dr Mark Wilkinson T: +44 (0)131 650 5943 E: mark.wilkinson@ed.ac.uk

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3 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,920 per year

CARBON MANAGEMENT

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Ecological Economics

Ecosystem Services

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/701 MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme description

Ecological economics focuses on how to make sustainability and environmental management work in practice through the application of economic principles. You will study the interaction between ecology, social systems and economics, and explore solutions to the world’s multidimensional environmental problems.

On this programme you will study the complex relationships between ecosystem functions and how humanity uses and values ecosystems. This is a rapidly developing area of scientific and social science research – shaping how we balance the monetary gains to be made from activities that degrade or destroy ecosystems with the loss of services those ecosystems provide to humanity.

An essential part of the programme is a study tour, giving you a chance to gain first-hand experience of ecological economic tools being implemented. Tours are usually for 10 days long, typically in the developing world.

Programme structure You will learn through lectures, informal group discussion and individual study, as well as the spring study tour. After two semesters of taught courses, you will work towards your individual dissertation. Compulsory courses: Foundation in Ecological Economics; Applications in Ecological Economics Optional courses may include: Project Appraisal; Environmental Impact Assessment; Principles of Environmental Sustainability; Management of Sustainable Development; Environment and Development; International Development; Society and Development; Recent Global Environmental Change; Atmospheric Quality and Global Change; Principles of GIS; Water Resource Management; Waste Reduction and Recycling; Participation in Policy and Planning; Land Use/Environment Interactions; Rural Development; Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability; Soil Protection and Management

Career opportunities Economic principles of efficiency and cost-effectiveness are essential tools for today’s decision makers, and students with postgraduate training in this area are much sought after. Graduates are working in a variety of fields, such as environmental consultancies, international and governmental agencies, NGOs, government, private sector financial institutions, private multinationals, environmental education and research. About a quarter of our masters students go on to doctoral research programmes.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), although students holding a 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with appropriate work experience may also be considered.

English language requirements See page 26

Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,920 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme Director Dr Salman Hussain T: +44 (0)131 535 4307 E: salman.hussain@sac.ac.uk

An essential element of this masters programme is a field trip, which takes place in the spring, giving you insights into methods and approaches that will be useful for your dissertation work. The destination will be a coastal marinemountain region, typically in southern Europe.

Programme structure You will learn through lectures, informal discussions and private study. You will follow two semesters of taught courses, after which you will work towards an individual dissertation. Compulsory courses: Ecosystem Dynamics and Function; Ecosystem Values and Management Optional courses may include: Atmospheric Quality and Global Change; Fundamentals of Remote Sensing; Land Use/Environmental Interactions; Management of Sustainable Development; Principles of Environmental Sustainability; Principles of GIS; Science of Climate Change; Soil Protection and Managements; Spatial Modelling; Sustainability of Food Production; Archives: History, Geography, Politics; Culture, Ethics and Environment; Environmental Governance; Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability; Interrelationships in Food Systems; Political Ecology; Society and Development; Values and the Environment

Career opportunities The skills you will gain on this MSc are the ‘most-wanted’ skills in the environmental sector, according to the UK’s research councils. As the demand for sound evidence of ecosystem services increases, both policymakers and businesses are looking for graduates who are able to translate complex science into policy and business opportunities, and here in Edinburgh we have strong links with businesses who will want to make use of your skills. We organise an Ecosystem Services careers fair in February each year, and we support students to conduct their dissertation in partnership with external organisations.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), in a relevant subject, such as botany, zoology, ecology, biology, geography, anthropology or environmental studies.

English language requirements See page 26

Programme Director Dr Casey Ryan T: +44 (0)131 650 0478 E: casey.ryan@ed.ac.uk

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Programme description Our exploitation of natural resources has caused alarming changes to the natural environment affecting the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people in ways that previously have not been understood. Sustainable development, on the other hand, means we can take innovative approaches that balance the immediate need for resources against obligations to future generations. This programme combines the latest in environment research with practical understanding of international developmental to give you expertise on social and environmental impacts, plus alternative options that retain resources for the future.

Programme structure This interdisciplinary MSc consists of two semesters of taught courses. Each course consists of a balance of lectures, seminars, workshops and visits. In addition, you will undertake an individual dissertation project.

Sarah Brack MSc in Environment & Development (2010)

Compulsory courses: Society and Development; Understanding Environment and Development Optional courses may include (choice of three): Culture, Ethics & Environment; Foundations in Ecological Economics; Frameworks to Assess Food Security; Governing Mineral Extraction in Africa; Integrated Resource Management; Politics and Theories of International Development; Water Resource Management; Anthropology and International Health; Climate Change and Corporate Strategy; Energy Policy and Politics; Environmental Impact Assessment; Forests and Environment; Gender and Development; Geovisualisation; International Security; Land Use/Environmental Interactions; Political Ecology; Roots of African Poverty and Development; Sustainability of Food Production; Waste Reduction and Recycling Please visit the MSc Environment & Development website to see the optional courses available at www.ed.ac.uk/geosciences/masters/environmentdevelopment.

Career opportunities This programme has been designed either to enhance your knowledge as an NGO or intergovernmental employee, or to act as a gateway to a career in development or poverty management.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country). Applicants with a UK 2:2, or its international equivalent, may also be considered. Work experience is not mandatory, but relevant work experience will be an advantage for applicants with a first degree in a non-related subject.

English language requirements See page 26

Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year

“Postgraduate research gave me the writing and research experience I needed to get a paid job in the non-profit world. Most jobs working in international development are volunteer-based, so if you want to get paid to do it, you need a masters. Also, doing field research in Malawi gave me the life experience needed to be able to move to Uganda and run an organisation.”

3 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,920 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

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Dr Meriwether Wilson T: +44 (0)131 650 8636 E: meriwether.wilson@ed.ac.uk

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Taught masters programmes

Environment & Development

Environment, Culture & Society www.ed.ac.uk/pg/395 MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Environmental Protection & Management www.ed.ac.uk/pg/31 MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme description

This exciting programme has the multidisciplinary breadth to give you a thorough grounding in the environmental issues that face us all. We draw upon expertise from geography, philosophy, theology, science, technology and development studies to give you a broad critical perspective. You will benefit from the latest knowledge and scientific understanding of the issues and debates about how the environment, nature, culture and society interact.

The biosphere, and therefore life as we know it, is under threat by human activities. Our use of natural resources, deforestation and soil erosion, toxic emissions and the increase in greenhouse gases all have potentially serious consequences for our future on Earth.

Programme structure You will gain research skills and the ability to assess the importance and implications of environmental policy and practice. You will also be able to think critically across multiple disciplines, generate new knowledge and use it to address urgent environmental challenges.

On this programme, a collaboration with the Scottish Agricultural College, you will learn about the issues that face the Earth and gain an in-depth understanding of natural resource management and the processes that give rise to environmental degradation and pollution problems. It will allow you to play a vital role in planning and putting into action strategies to protect and conserve the environment.

Programme structure

This MSc programme consists of six taught courses, including four optional courses, studied over two semesters. Each course consists of a balance of lectures, seminars, workshops and visits. In addition, you will undertake an individual dissertation project.

This programme involves two semesters of taught courses, which are a balance of lectures, seminars, workshops and visits, plus a research dissertation project of about 16,000 words. Part of this programme is a week-long study tour in spring. Past study tours have been held in Greece, Portugal, Israel and Morocco.

Compulsory courses: Values and the Environment; Political Ecology

Compulsory courses: Atmospheric Quality and Global Change; Land Use – Environmental Interactions

Optional courses may include: Philosophy and the Environment; Ecology, Ethics and Spirit; The Anthropology of Landscape; International Development; Society and Development; Environmental Governance; Human Dimensions of Environment and Sustainability; Foundations in Ecological Economics; Climate Change, Justice and Responsibility; Genetics, Nature and Society; The Evolution and Dynamics of Biotechnology; Sociology of the Environment and Risk; Researching the City; Research Design in Human Geography; Methodological Debates in Human Geography; Archives: History, Geography, Politics; Principles of Geographical Information Science

Career opportunities Our graduates have pursued careers in environmental policy, nature conservation, animal welfare, NGOs (environmental charities and development organisations) and public consultation as well as gone on to do PhD research.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country). Applicants with a 2:2, or its international equivalent, may be considered with appropriate work experience.

English language requirements See page 26

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

You will also choose four optional courses. We particularly recommend the following: Waste Reduction and Recycling; Water Resource Management; Soil Protection and Management; Environmental Impact Assessment You have a wide range of optional courses available from the School of GeoSciences and other Schools across the University. Visit our website to see current options at www.ed.ac.uk/geosciences/masters/environmentprotection.

Career opportunities Our graduates have a solid record in finding employment in the environmental sector. Some choose to further their studies through a PhD. There are also opportunities in consultancy positions and with environmental regulators, government and NGOs.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, engineering, economics or other relevant subject. Applicants with a UK 2:2 degree, or its international equivalent, may also be considered.

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1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year

1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200

*Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year

Programme Director

*Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Dr Nina J Morris T: +44 (0)131 651 4242 E: geos-envcs@ed.ac.uk

Programme Director Dr Oliver Knox T: +44 (0)131 535 4066 E: oliver.knox@sac.ac.uk

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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

This programme trains you for a wide range of roles within environmental consultancy, national and local government, non-profit organisations, education or research. Your choice of courses and your dissertation project can be tailored towards your chosen career path.

Programme description

Minimum entry requirements

Environmental sustainability is vitally important for all of society, and is a major challenge that faces governments, regions, individuals and, increasingly, corporations.

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, social science, economics or other relevant subject.

In this programme, leading academics encourage you to think across different disciplines to blend scientific, socio-economic and policy perspectives for a stronger understanding of sustainability and how it can be achieved. This wider perspective is an advantage for organisations that promote sustainable development or seek to reduce our effect on the environment.

English language requirements

Programme structure This interdisciplinary MSc programme consists of two semesters of taught courses, consisting of lectures, seminars, workshops and visits. You will also undertake a project leading to a dissertation of up to 20,000 words. Compulsory courses: Principles of Environmental Sustainability; Management of Sustainable Development Recommended optional courses may include: Applications in Ecological Economics; Atmospheric Quality and Global Change; Culture, Ethics & Environment; Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions; Energy Policy and Politics; Environmental Governance; Environmental Impact Assessment; Forests and Environment; Foundations in Ecological Economics; Integrated Resource Management; Integrated Resource Planning; International Development; Land Use/Environmental Interactions; Participation in Policy and Planning; Project Appraisal; Soil Protection and Management; Sustainability of Food Production; Waste Reduction and Recycling; Water Resource Management

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Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.

Programme Director Dr Simon J Allen T: +44 (0)131 650 7215 E: simon.allen@ed.ac.uk

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Environmental Sustainability

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Food Security

Geographical Information Science

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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme description

How will we feed ourselves in the future? This is the most fundamental question the human race faces, and this programme, a collaboration with the Scottish Agricultural College, will help you answer it. You will explore issues such as demographics, diet, trade, technology, conservation and climate change, along with GM crops and the increasing pressures on resources such as water.

This programme gives you expert understanding of the latest developments in geographical information science by mixing strong practical training, theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply your skills in any software environment.

This unique MSc offers you the scope to address all these issues and fulfil the growing demand for qualified experts to contribute to policy and legislation development on food production and the supply chain.

Programme structure This MSc programme consists of six taught courses over two semesters and your individual dissertation project of about 12,000 words. The programme includes a study tour, which takes place in spring, prospectively in Italy, Morocco or Kenya. Compulsory courses: Frameworks to Assessing Food Security; Interrelationships in Food Security; Sustainability of Food Production Optional courses may include (choice of three): Atmospheric Quality and Global Change; Land Use/ Environmental Interactions; Waste Reduction and Recycling; Water Resource Management; Environmental impact Assessment; Management of Sustainable Development; Applications in Ecological Economics; Environmental Ethics; Foundations in Ecological Economics; Geographical Information Systems; Project Appraisal

Career opportunities Graduates of this programme typically go on to work in government and nongovernmental agencies as well as international bodies and businesses.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), in an agricultural, ecological, biological or environmental science, engineering, social science, economics, politics or other relevant subject. Applicants with a UK 2:2 degree, or its international equivalent, may also be considered.

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This intensive programme also allows you to tailor your degree around your interests and career goals as well as give you “hands-on” experience in geographical problem solving. Demand for GIS expertise is growing at an unprecedented rate. The proven ability of our graduates in employment means our programme is held in high regard by employers.

Programme structure The taught MSc programme is designed to prepare you for employment through courses that reflect the industry’s need for expertise to give you a marketable edge. Geographical Information Science is also available as a masters by research, as is Geographical Information Science & Society. Compulsory courses: Distributed GIS; GeoVisualisation; Introduction to Spatial Analysis; Research Practice and Project Planning; Spatial Modelling Optional courses may include: Advanced Spatial Database Methods; Fundamentals of Remote Sensing; Further Spatial Analysis; Hyperspectral Remote Sensing; Introduction to LiDAR in Remote Sensing; Object Oriented Software Engineering: Principles; Object Oriented Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms; Principles of Geographical Information Sciences; Spatial Modelling of Human-Environment Interactions There is also a wide range of optional courses available from the Schools of Informatics and Social & Political Science.

Career opportunities Our graduates work throughout the world in both public and private sector organisations, including Microsoft, Google, General Electric Aerospace, the World Bank, British Antarctic Survey, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Unisys, British Airways, the Forestry Commission, DEFRA, and Registers of Scotland – to name a small sample.

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Minimum entry requirements

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country). A UK 2:2 or equivalent may also be accepted with relevant industry experience.

1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme Director Dr Fiona Borthwick T: +44 (0)131 535 4000 E: food-sec@geos.ed.ac.uk

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Programme Director Bruce Gittings T: +44 (0)131 650 2558 E: bruce@geo.ed.ac.uk

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PGCert 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT)

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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme description

This degree offers you the chance to develop strong practical skills and undertake supervised independent research, all under the guidance of internationally recognised staff.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Global Environment Challenges is an online distance learning programme for people working, or considering a career, at the intersections of policy, real-world practice and/or research in a range of sectors, including government, international agencies, NGOs, private sector and academia.

You will gain a broad understanding of the use of geographical information science in archaeological survey, recording and research. You will also be equipped with the analytical and communication skills to be able to work in this important and growing field. We attract students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including graduates of archaeology, geography and environment sciences, as well as professionals from industry and research organisations.

Programme structure You will study two semesters of taught courses, through lectures and seminars, after which you will work towards your individual dissertation. There is also a field trip to the Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire, in October, focusing on techniques for capturing geospatial information. Compulsory courses: Principles of GIS for Archaeologists; Introduction to Spatial Analysis; Spatial Modelling; Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology; Research Practice & Project Planning Optional courses may include: Advanced Spatial Database Methods; Distributed GIS Frontiers in Archaeology: Research Seminars; Fundamentals for Remote Sensing; Further Spatial Analysis; GeoVisualisation; Hyperspectral Remote Sensing; Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing; Object Oriented Software Engineering Principles; Object Oriented Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms; The Scottish Lowlands: Archaeology and Landscape before the Normans; Theoretical Archaeology

Career opportunities The expertise gained from this new programme is used in searching for new archaeological sites, determining the societal context of existing sites and for examining the interplay between successive occupations of a site. We expect students to continue to further study or to pursue careers in surveying, illustration and 3D visualisation, digital archiving, heritage management, terrain modelling, database management, geomatics and consultancy.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country). A UK 2:2 or equivalent may also be accepted with relevant industrial or business experience.

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Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 PT: 2 yrs UK/EU £2,875; per year

Drawing from the University’s unique breadth of expertise in many related areas, this programme takes an interdisciplinary approach in helping students understand in depth the environmental challenges faced by humanity, and how human activity, intentional or not, drives environmental change.

Programme structure This certificate is delivered as an online distance learning programme, comprising 60 credits, split into the following 20-credit taught courses: • Global Environment Challenges (offered from September to December): this course introduces the nature and relevance of key environmental challenges. • Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation (offered from January to March): this course provides a high-level understanding of climate change impacts and adaptation at global, national and local scales. • Ecosystem Values and Management (offered from March to June): this course considers the roles that ecosystems play in providing a range of ‘services’, including climate regulation, water, food, shelter as well as cultural and spiritual values. The courses are delivered through a mix of online modes, including video lectures that draw upon expertise from across the University, study guides, selfdirected and guided reading, and a range of interactive online reflection and discussion activities.

Career opportunities These programmes will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for work with governments, NGOs, international aid organisations, United Nations agencies, the private sector, universities, other research institutions and elsewhere.

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country), in any subject. Professional experience will also be taken into account. Applicants are encouraged to use their personal statement in the application to describe their interests in the programme and what they would bring to the programme as well as provide details on any relevant work experience.

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Tuition fees in 2012/13* UK/EU and international £3,585

PT: 3 yrs UK/EU £1,920; per year

*Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme Director Osbert Lancaster T: +44(0)131 650 4917 E: osbert.lancaster@ed.ac.uk

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GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE & Archaeology

Integrated Resource Management

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Programme description

Integrated resource management is about using our limited resources with as little disruption and as much long-term sustainability as possible. If we can balance the social, economic and environmental demands on our resources, their use will be more sustainable and conflicts will be reduced.

There has never been a better time or place to study petroleum geoscience. Society still needs what we find below the surface as an energy resource. Subsurface is also the ideal destination for our waste, including carbon dioxide.

This programme is designed for people who are interested in or already involved in environmental planning, resource allocation and overseeing sustainable development programmes. We will explore such issues as why we overuse our natural resources and how we can manage them better and prioritise their use. You can tailor your programme by choosing courses that suit your particular career goals and interests.

Programme structure This programme involves two semesters of lectures and your individual research project. Compulsory courses: Integrated Resource Management; Integrated Resource Planning Optional courses: You choose four courses from a wide range within the School of GeoSciences and also other University Schools.

Career opportunities Graduates of this programme go on to work across industry and government organisations. This programme is designed to give you career options in any organisation that needs to consider its environmental or resource decisions.

This programme draws on expertise from the University of Edinburgh, Newcastle University and Heriot-Watt University to give you first-rate teaching in subsurface geology, geophysics and geo-engineering, equipping you to appraise and develop subsurface resources or find safe burial sites for waste. This programme has a particular focus on hydrocarbon geoscience.

Programme structure This programme involves two semesters of lectures and practical classes, taught at both Heriot-Watt and the University of Edinburgh. You will also undertake a dissertation project. The course is intensive, and typically consists of a five-day week of lectures and practical work, with 20–25 hours additional work per week in class or labs. There is a field excursion to the UK’s Wessex Basin. The local petroleum basin of the Forth is used for a guided team-based exploration exercise. Courses may include: Reservoir Concepts; Petroleum Basins; Formation Evaluation; Reservoir Sedimentology; Geomechanics and Flow Mechanics; Petroleum Systems Analysis; Petroleum Geophysics; Stratigraphy and Reservoir Quality

Career opportunities

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Our graduates are the target of many oil and oilfield service companies. Petroleum remains the dominant global source of energy, with current world production of oil and gas at a record. Companies face increasing technological and commercial challenges to keep their wells flowing and so they increasingly demand the expertise of petroleum engineers and geoscientists. This highly progressive industry provides opportunities for work throughout the world across a broad spectrum of science and engineering fields.

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country). Applicants holding a UK 2:2 degree, or its international equivalent, may also be considered.

English language requirements

1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme Director Dr Ronald M Wilson T: +44 (0)131 651 7163 E: ron.wilson@ed.ac.uk

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/ country).

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Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £4,350; international £17,200 *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding.

Programme Directors Dr Rachel A Wood T: +44 (0)131 650 6014 E: rachel.wood@ed.ac.uk Dr Helen Lever T: +44 (0)131 451 4057 E: helen.lever@pet.hw.ac.uk

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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme description This programme focuses on soil as a vital resource, underpinning the sustainability of ecosystems – and all agricultural production. You will learn about soil function and management, and soil classification, assessment and analysis, with a strong emphasis on practical skills. You will gain expertise in the relationship between soil and sustainable approaches to land resource use.

Programme structure

Career opportunities A recent report by the British Society of Soil Science (BBSRC) identified soil science as an area in which there are critical skills shortages. Soil scientists are employed in a broad range of vocations including, but not limited to, environmental consultancy, research, overseas development, environmental impact assessment and analysis, site reclamation and remediation, conservation. Soil scientists also advise on government policy, archaeological excavations and laboratory analyses, forensics, and landscape design.

The MSc in Soils and Sustainability involves two semesters of classes followed by an individual research project. The curriculum consists of taught courses (September to April) worth a total of 120 credit points (including both core and elective courses) followed by a period of individual dissertation project work (May to August) worth 60 credit points. A study tour, which takes place in the spring, is also an integral part of the programme.

Minimum entry requirements

Compulsory courses: Soil Protection and Management; Soils Science Concepts and Application

Tuition fees in 2012/13*

Optional courses: Environmental Geochemistry; Principles of Geographical Information; Project Appraisal; Principles of Environmental Sustainability; International Development; Human Dimensions of Environmental Change and Sustainability; Culture, Ethics and Environment; Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions; Environmental Impact Assessment; Land Use/Environmental Interactions; Participation in Policy and Planning; Management of Sustainable Development; Sustainability of Food Production; Environmental and Natural Resource Economics; Ecosystem Values and Management.

2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country).

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Study tour The purpose of the week-long field tour is to refresh the skills, tools and techniques that are likely to be useful during the dissertation process. The current study tour is held in France, and some free time is provided to visit Mende, go rafting and visit the Aven Armand caves. There is also usually a short pre-course tour during the introduction week.

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Research at the School of GeoSciences As the largest grouping of geoscientists in the UK, we offer an extensive range of research opportunities for postgraduates. The University of Edinburgh has an unbroken record of teaching and research in the earth sciences going back to 1770, when Robert Ramsay became the first Professor of Natural History. James Hutton and Arthur Holmes were prominent among those who set an academic tradition in Edinburgh that continues today with the University achieving top ratings in earth sciences teaching.

Home of leading research Our interactive and interdisciplinary research environment allows us to tackle difficult research questions from causes of past glaciations to interactions of earth, climate and society. The ambition and quality of our research was reflected in the latest Research Assessment Exercise: 66 per cent of our research was rated within the top two categories – world-leading and internationally excellent. Our location at the King’s Buildings campus – home to most of the University’s science and engineering research – benefits our work too. Some of our King’s Buildings neighbours include external institutes such as the British Geological Survey; our proximity to them strengthens these research links.

Backed by industry The School receives strong backing from industry, particularly in areas such as hydrocarbons and carbon capture and storage. We receive support from the EU and from major UK research councils, including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council.

Research community Postgraduate research at the School of GeoSciences is represented by three research institutes.

Geography and the Lived Environment This institute generates agenda-setting research that improves understanding of the inter-relationships between people, society and the environment. Researchers seek to investigate key areas of contemporary and historic societal concern, including development, climate change, inequalities, land-use change, ecosystem services, health and wellbeing and urbanisation. The ‘lived environment’ refers to those aspects of the Earth system/environment that are experienced by people – not as it is purely conceptualised or theorised, but as it is lived. It is a multidisciplinary concept that brings together environmental science, geography, economics, policy, social science and computer science.

Global Change This institute seeks to improve the scientific understanding of past, present and future changes in the Earth system through measurements, theory and computational modelling. Better understanding of the Earth system allows us to inform policymakers and to develop effective mitigation strategies, which, if implemented, would minimise the economic and humanitarian implications of changes in climate and the Earth system. Our aim incorporates some of the most compelling scientific challenges of the 21st century. To address these questions we nurture an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment, integrating expertise across the institute, the School of GeoSciences and more broadly throughout the University and beyond.

Earth and Planetary Sciences This institute undertakes research that informs the solutions to address global challenges relating to resources, natural hazards and the environment. Our researchers seek better understanding of chemical and physical properties of materials, the origin and history

of pore fluids, minerals, rock assemblages, and magmas, and their interactions at all scales within the Earth. We develop new seismological, electromagnetic, gravitational, magnetic and industrial seismic methods to interrogate the Earth remotely for such information.

Dynamic leaders The School has many high-profile academics who are leaders in their field. Stuart Haszeldine is the world’s first Professor of Carbon Capture and Storage. He co-leads Scottish Carbon Capture and Storage, the UK’s largest such group (a collaboration between the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University and the British Geological Survey); he is a member of the Advisory Group to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change; and he also advises the Scottish Government. Gabriele Hegerl is Professor for Climate System Science. She studies the causes of observed changes in climate, and detected the emerging signal of greenhouse gas increases in temperature data. She now studies causes of change in climate extremes and of climate variability and change over the last millennium. Professor Hegerl is involved in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and was a member of the Summary for Policymakers writing team in the Fourth Assessment Report, and is a member of the Synthesis Report writing team in the forthcoming fifth report. Alexander Tudhope is the Head of the School of GeoSciences and Professor of Climate Studies. One of his main research interests is coral palaeoclimatology – which uses records laid down in coral growth to reconstruct past climate and environmental change. Much of this work has focused on the El Niño Southern Oscillation phenomenon and has involved fieldwork from the Galápagos to the South Pacific islands to Papua New Guinea. He was involved in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Programme’s Expedition 325 to drill samples from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

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Some projects are global in scope, such as the calculation of surface temperatures across

Community Forestry Project in Kathmandu,

Other projects focus on specific regions and

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gender and social equality for the Nepal-Swiss

or examining archaeological evidence in Iceland to evaluate the role of climate in environmental and cultural change.

A commitment to international partnerships is intrinsic to the School’s research ethos. We have established research links on every continent.

oceans, determining the rate at which cosmic rays bombard the Earth’s surface at different latitudes, or human transnational processes such as migration and globalisation.

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Our research collaborations We work with a wide range of research institutes, centres and universities around the world. Here is a selection of our partnerships. Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage We lead the UK’s largest grouping in this area and have world-class expertise in hydrocarbon geoscience, industrial-scale chemical engineering, carbon capture and innovative C02 use and power plant design. www.sccs.org.uk

Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society SAGES is a multidisciplinary alliance in geoscience and environmental sciences, drawn from across Scotland’s research base. www.sages.ac.uk

Edinburgh Collaborative of Subsurface Science & Engineering ECOSSE combines research groups based at the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, the British Geological Survey and the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre. www.erp.ac.uk/ecosse/index.html

International Centre for Carbonate Reservoirs A strategic alliance between Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt investigating the recovery of hydrocarbons from carbonate reservoirs. www.geos.ed.ac.uk/iccr

Edinburgh Seismic Research The UK’s largest federation of research scientists involved in exploration geophysics. www.geos.ed.ac.uk/seismic

The Subglacial Lake Ellsworth Consortium A major international consortium working in the Antarctic. www.ellsworth.org.uk

European Research Network for Estimation from Space of Surface Temperature ERNESST is a network for parties involved in the measurement of the surface temperature of the sea and of lakes from satellites. www.ernesst.eu

Sea Surface Temperature Climate Change Initiative A collaboration of eight institutions in five countries, led by Edinburgh, that will re-appraise the record of marine climate change over recent decades using data from environmental satellites. www.esa-sst-cci.org

Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health CRESH develops collaborations between scientists exploring how physical and social environments can influence health. www.cresh.org.uk

UK Geotraces The UK part of an international consortium studying the oceanic cycles of trace elements and isotopes, including micronutrients. www.ukgeotraces.com

Edinburgh Materials and Micro-Analysis Centre Providing interdisciplinary facilities for microbeam materials analysis – micron-scale investigation of the chemical and physical structure of both natural and synthetic materials. www.geos.ed.ac.uk/facilities/EMMAC

BORTAS

Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre

A project to measure the impact of boreal forest fires on the troposphere over the Atlantic using aircraft and satellites. www.geos.ed.ac.uk/research/eochem/ bortas

A collaborative facility operated by the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, SUERC provides world-class analytical facilities and hosts several national NERC facilities. www.gla.ac.uk/departments/suerc

The Afar Rift Consortium

Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions

An international group conducting experiments in the Afar Rift, a unique natural laboratory in northern Ethiopia, to further understand the processes involved in shaping the surface of the Earth. www.see.leeds.ac.uk/afar

CSEC promotes the study of materials at extremes of pressure and temperature and in electromagnetic fields, using both in-house and synchrotron and neutron techniques. www.csec.ed.ac.uk

Towards Improved Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment

Centre for Materials Science and Engineering

IMVUL is a network of eight European partners that is training early-stage researchers in the major scientific challenges of groundwater vulnerability. www.see.leeds.ac.uk/imvul

An interdisciplinary group promoting highquality work in materials. www.cmse.ed.ac.uk

The National Centre for Earth Observation NCEO is a partnership of scientists and institutions seeking to unlock the potential of Earth observation satellites to diagnose and predict global and regional changes in climate and the environment. www.nceo.ac.uk

For more information about our research centres, please visit: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ geosciences/research/centres-consortia.

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MSc by Research This degree offers the opportunity to acquire research skills by undertaking a single year (if studying full time) of independent study within the School’s research interests.

Master of Philosophy The MPhil requires a minimum of two years’ study (if studying full time), including an extended piece of supervised research.

Doctor of Philosophy As a PhD student you will undertake an original research project under individual supervision. Your studies will take at least three years, and to qualify for your doctorate your thesis must be judged to represent an original contribution to knowledge.

Support As a research student, you will be affiliated to one of our research institutes, benefiting from an excellent peer-supported network. As groupings of researchers with related interests, the institutes provide a forum for development of ideas, collaboration, and dissemination of results, and an environment for training, development and mentoring of research students and early-career researchers.

More information Enquiries for PhD and MSc by Research programmes should be directed to:

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We offer a range of research degrees: MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD. You can commit to anything from one year of full-time study for the MSc to six years’ part-time study for a doctorate.

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MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students) Research institutes The research degree in Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences draws on expertise from the following two Research Institutes: Global Change and Geography and the Lived Environment. Research profile Global Change Our overarching aim is to improve the scientific understanding of past, present and future changes in the Earth system through measurements, theory and computational modelling. Better understanding of the Earth system allows us to inform policymakers and to develop effective mitigation strategies which, if implemented, would minimise the economic and humanitarian implications of changes in climate and the Earth system. Our aim incorporates some of the most compelling scientific challenges of the 21st century. To address these questions we nurture a multidisciplinary research and teaching environment, integrating expertise across the Institute, the School and more broadly throughout the University. Geography and the Lived Environment We seek to generate agenda-setting research that improves understanding of the inter-relationships between people, society and the environment. Our research investigates key areas of contemporary and historic societal concern, including development, climate change, inequalities, land-use change, ecosystem services, health and wellbeing and urbanisation. The “lived environment” refers to those aspects of the Earth system that are experienced by people – not as it is purely conceptualised or theorised, but as it is lived. It is a multidisciplinary concept that brings together environmental science, geography, economics, policy, social science and computer science. Tuition fees in 2012/13* PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,828; internationa £15,000 per year MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year MPhil 4 yrs PT: £1,914 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding. Funding The School receives sizeable studentship quota allocations from research councils and also offers studentships provided by successful consortium bids and research grants. School-funded scholarships are also available. Programme contact: PGR Recruitment Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 E: go@geos.ed.ac.uk

Research group The research degree in Geography draws on expertise from the School’s Human Geography Research Group, part of the Geography and the Lived Environment research institute. Research profile The Human Geography Research Group is recognised for its leading contribution to research at the forefront of the field. The Group’s research efforts provide challenging new insights to core geographical concerns through three research themes: relations and identities; knowledges, practices and policies; and development and power. We have expertise in a wide range of regions, including the UK and Europe, South Asia, Australia, the North and South Americas, Canada, the Caribbean and the Middle East. We also have productive collaborations with colleagues in many parts of the University. Facilities The group has active collaborations with colleagues in many parts of the University including Education, Health in Social Science (including Counselling Studies), Edinburgh College of Art and other areas within the College of Humanities & Social Science. The School has one of the best equipped GIS laboratories in Europe, together with software for data handling in a range of social, economic and demographic datasets, GIS, database management, modelling and visualisation. Training & support The School is recognised as an outlet for the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) RT (1+3) postgraduate training programme and has two RT-recognised masters by research programmes: the MSc by Research in GIS & Society and the MSc by Research in Human Geography, which is co-delivered with the Graduate School of Social & Political Studies. The group is a member of the ESRC-recognised Scottish Human Geography Consortium and the Kindrogan Consortium for Advanced Postgraduate Research Training in Human Geography. It has expertise in qualitative and feminist methodologies, archive use, and GIS-linked analysis of large datasets. Tuition fees in 2012/13* PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year MPhil 4 yrs PT: £1,914 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding. Funding The group receives a studentship quota allocation from the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the ESRC and also has studentships from successful consortium bids. Programme contact: PGR Recruitment Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 E: go@geos.ed.ac.uk

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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students) MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students) Research institutes The research degree in Geology & Geophysics draws on expertise from the School’s Earth & Planetary Science research institute. Research profile The Earth & Planetary Science Research Institute studies the physical and chemical properties, origin and history of the Earth, and encompasses the major disciplines of geology, geochemistry, geodynamics, meteorology and geophysics. We bring together hitherto separate fields to understand the way in which the Earth’s subsurface works – from atoms to plates, and on timescales ranging from seconds to billions of years. We have special expertise in mineralogy; igneous, metamorphic and experimental petrology; palaeontology; sandstone and carbonate diagenesis; tectonics; rock physics and chemistry; petroleum geoscience; seismic imaging; and seismic sequence stratigraphy. Our research is applied to areas as diverse as carbon capture and storage and the examination of diamonds from the lower mantle. The Edinburgh Earth Observatory, part of the Earth & Planetary Science Research Institute, is a multidisciplinary research unit, which provides a strategic focus and support base for the University’s expertise in the geosciences. Its main research focus is on understanding the Earth and its environment through the effective exploitation of both in situ and remote observations. The Earth & Planetary Science Research Institute grouping, and the associated new joint Graduate School established by the Edinburgh Regional Partnership in Engineering and Mathematics, now contains Europe’s largest grouping of subsurface research geologists and specialist geophysicists in a single city. Tuition fees in 2012/13* PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828; international £15,000 per year MPhil 4 yrs PT: £1,914 per year per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding. Programme contact: PGR Recruitment Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 E: go@geos.ed.ac.uk

Karin Viergever PhD, Institute of Geography (2008)

“Apart from in-depth subject knowledge, I was able to gain and develop skills such as writing for publication, presenting to audiences with various levels of background – from experts at conferences to undergraduate students – applying for funding, networking and self-motivation. “I work in a small multidisciplinary team on a wide variety of projects that are related to land use. My expertise within the team is remote sensing and spatial analysis. My work includes remote sensing processing for vegetation mapping, mainly for forest and agricultural applications, and advising clients on how to best achieve their spatial information needs – which data and processing to use to achieve their specific goals for mapping or monitoring their study area.”

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MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

This masters programme is an opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the major branches of geosciences.

This degree’s emphasis on independent research allows you to work closely with scholars who are leaders in their field.

The MSc by Research allows you to work on research throughout the year, and your work will be judged solely on your final dissertation. You can follow taught courses by arrangement with your supervisor, but none are required.

Your research may be in any area of social, urban, environmental, development, political, economic, historical or cultural geography supported by the Human Geography Research Group. This degree is co-delivered with the University’s Graduate School of Social and Political Science.

Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding.

Geographical Information Science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/81 MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

This is a world-class programme, offering a unique educational opportunity. We aim to develop and improve understanding of the field of GIS by mixing strong practical skills with fundamental theoretical knowledge. The MSc by Research degree is perfect for students wanting to pursue future research and allows those with a strong background in GIS the flexibility to widen their expertise through taking optional courses in other disciplines, such as informatics, alongside developing their dissertation. Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding.

We offer a balance between general and specialist research training. The degree is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Arts and Humanities Research Council. A highlight of the programme is the postgraduate conference where you present your research to colleagues. The programme can stand alone as a masters degree, or form the first year of a ‘1+3’ ESRC-backed PhD programme. Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £17,200 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year *Fees change annually. For the latest information visit www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding.

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Funding A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduate studies. You can find the full range at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding. Awards are offered by the School of GeoSciences, the College of Science & Engineering, the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish, British and international governments and funding bodies. Below we list a selection of potential sources of financial support for postgraduate students applying to the School of GeoSciences. Where an entry does not include a web address, please use the web link above to navigate to the particular award.

University of Edinburgh scholarships

Other sources of funding

China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships

A number of scholarships for PhD study to candidates who are citizens and residents of China. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council

College of Science & Engineering Scholarships The College of Science & Engineering has funds from endowments and donations that are available to provide funding for studentships. Individual Schools also receive considerable support from other organisations such as charities, trusts and industrial sponsors.

Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships A number of scholarships available to international students for masters study. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships These scholarships are designed to attract high-quality international research students to the University. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research

Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships Several scholarships are available to students from a number of countries for masters study. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/santander

Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships Scholarships for UK and EU students who have been accepted on a full-time masters degree programme. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters

For students who are resident in any Commonwealth country, other than the UK. www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk

Fulbright Scholarships Scholarships open to US graduate students in any subject wishing to study in the UK. www.iie.org/fulbright

Marshall Scholarships Open to outstanding US students wishing to study at any UK university for at least two years. www.marshallscholarship.org

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships A number of scholarships open to citizens of Canada, China, India and the US, undertaking masters-level study in Scotland. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire

The University of Edinburgh Graduate Discount Scheme We offer a 10 per cent discount on postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University. Programmes offered jointly with the Scottish Agricultural College or Heriot-Watt University are excluded. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts

MSc Carbon Management Scholarships Five scholarships for MSc in Carbon Management to the value of £1,000. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/carbon-management

Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships A number of awards, open to UK, EU and international PhD students. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development

Principal’s Indian Masters Scholarships 15 scholarships are available to students from India for masters study. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters-india

Robert Starr MSc High Performance Computing Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship

School of GeoSciences Studentships A number of part-funded UK/EU PhD studentships are offered annually. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/postgraduate/phd/ fees-funding/funding

“The Scottish Government’s initiative to attract international students from Canada, China, India and the US through the Saltire Scholarship Scheme as well as the University of Edinburgh’s help and support for international students has helped provide me with an opportunity that I would never have conceived prior to starting my studies at Edinburgh.”

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Normally only those UK/EU students who have been resident in the UK for the preceding three years are eligible for a full award. For some awards, candidates who are EU nationals and are resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees-only award. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils

The Canada Student Loans Program The University is eligible to certify Canadian student loan applications. Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found online. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/canadian-loans

The Student Awards Agency for Scotland This department of the Scottish Government has offered loans to postgraduate students in the past. At time of going to press arrangements for study in 2013/14 were under review. www.saas.gov.uk

US Student Loans The University is eligible to certify loan applications for US loan students. Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found online. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans

Research councils offer awards to masters, MPhil and PhD students in most of the Schools within the University of Edinburgh. All studentship applications from the research councils must be made through the University, through your School or College office. Awards can be made for both taught and research programmes.

Financial aid

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How to apply Applications for postgraduate study are made online. Before you apply you should make sure you have explored all potential programmes of study and that you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Masters programmes For all masters programmes – taught MSc, MSc by Research and MPhil – you should have a 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), although students with a 2:2 degree may be considered, depending on their experience and circumstances. When applying for a masters programme, you are encouraged to write a personal statement including information on your knowledge and training. You should explain why you have chosen the particular programme and how your experience is relevant. Check your chosen programme for any particular entry requirements.

PhD study For PhD applications we usually require a UK 2:1 degree or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country).

We may take into account relevant work experience or a masters degree. If you are uncertain, you should discuss your qualifications with your potential supervisor. You should contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project. You can choose from existing research project vacancies or discuss your own research idea. If you have a multidisciplinary proposal, it could be helpful to talk to more than one potential supervisor.

Applying online To make your application, start with the Degree Finder to identify your chosen programme: www.ed.ac.uk/pg/degrees. In certain circumstances you can make your application by post – contact the College of Science & Engineering about postal applications (www.ed.ac.uk/scienceengineering).

Online account The application process creates an online account with us, meaning you do not need to complete your online application in one go – you can save your application at any stage and resume the process at a later time.

references in support of your applications. For details please visit the following links: Masters programmes: www.ed.ac.uk/ geosciences/masters/apply PhD programmes: www.ed.ac.uk/ geosciences/phd/apply

Joining us from overseas International applicants are advised to check the University’s website to find out more about their visa options and our Integrated English for Academic Purposes (IEAP) programme. Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/international/ieap.

International agents The University has certified representative agents in the following locations: Brunei, Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia and Zimbabwe. International applicants can use an agent to help guide them through the application process if necessary. Contact details for all our agents can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ international/agents.

You will need to upload copies of your qualifications and any other supporting information. You will also need to provide

English language requirements Students whose first language is not English must show evidence of one of the qualifications in the box below.

IELTS Academic module 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section) TOEFL iBT 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section). Pearson Test of English 67 (with no score lower than 56 in each section) Cambridge CPE Grade B Cambridge CAE Grade A

Please note: • English language requirements can be affected by government policy so please ensure you visit our website for the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg/cse • Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme. • A degree from an English-speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances. • Cambridge tests are accepted only for applicants who do not need Tier 4 visas to enter the UK.

Abbreviations: IELTS − International English Language Testing System; TOEFL iBT − Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test; CPE − Certificate of Proficiency in English; CAE − Certificate in Advanced English

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Visit us

For more information about taught MSc programmes, please contact our Teaching Organisation: info@geos.ed.ac.uk You can also speak to the relevant programme secretaries:

Our postgraduate Open Day is your opportunity to come and meet current staff and students. Our next campus-based Open Day takes place on Friday 23 November 2012. For further details, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day.

For Carbon Capture & Storage, Intergrated Resource Management, Ecosystem Services Exploration Geophysics, and Petroleum GeoScience, contact:

We also run online information sessions for prospective postgraduate students throughout the year. To find out more, visit www.ed.ac.uk/pg/open-day/online-events.

Christine Wilson T: +44 (0)131 650 5430 For Environmental Sustainability, and Environment & Development, contact: Natasha Honeybone T: +44 (0)131 650 2572 For Carbon Management, Geographical Information Science, Environment, Culture and Society, and Human Geography contact:

Where to find us The School is based in several buildings across two campuses. The Head of School’s office and the main administrative’s offices are located in the Grant Institute at King’s Buildings, about two miles south of the city centre, while the Institute of Geography and the Drummond Library are in High School Yards, in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh.

Caroline Keir T: +44 (0)131 650 2543

Grant Institute The King’s Buildings

For Ecological Economics, Environmental Protection & Management, Food Security and Soils & Sustainability, contact: Elspeth Martin T: +44 (0)131 535 4000 For more information about research programmes (PhD, MSc by Research and MPhil), contact: PGR Recruitment Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 E: go@geos.ed.ac.uk

West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JW UK T: +44 (0)131 650 8510 E: info@geos.ed.ac.uk

Institute of Geography Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9XP UK T: +44 (0)131 650 9847 E: info@geos.ed.ac.uk

How to apply/Get in touch

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