MSc Quaternary Science in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London | Egham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 23,400
(c. USD31,266.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Pursue a Master's in Quaternary Science at Royal Holloway, University of London to gain in-depth postgraduate education about temporal processes influencing environmental shifts, equipping you to address today's most critical challenges. You'll develop specialized expertise in core Quaternary Science topics such as detailed palaeoenvironmental archives, precise dating techniques, and multi-proxy methods for analyzing historical environmental transformations. Our Geography Department ranks among the UK's premier institutions for global geographical research, with our 2021 Research Excellence Framework results confirming an exceptional world-class research environment, while Times Higher Education ranks our Geography program fifth nationally.
The Centre for Quaternary Research (CQR) at Royal Holloway offers extensive resources and opportunities, including involvement in groundbreaking international research initiatives and valuable industry connections. Our faculty represents the UK's most distinguished teaching team for advanced studies in non-marine Quaternary earth sciences and environmental change. You'll have the opportunity to participate in this cutting-edge research community through your independent research project.
By completing this Quaternary Science Master's program, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of pressing environmental concerns like climate change, ecosystem responses to environmental shifts, and land degradation, positioning you for success in your professional career.
Occasionally, we implement course modifications to enhance the educational experience. Should any substantial changes affect your selected program, we will notify you promptly.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

2:2
Archaeology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.
Normally, we require a UK 2.2 (Honours) or equivalent in Archaeology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered but will be required to demonstrate proficiency in theoretical aspects of the subject.

IELTS 6.5 overall. Writing 6.5. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 61. No other subscore lower than 54.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL ib: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 25.
Duolingo: 120 overall, 125 in Literacy, 125 in Production and no sub-score below 100.

Tuition GBP 23,400

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