Department of Earth Sciences | Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience

Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Durham, GB, Durham, United Kingdom

Shortlist

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Shortlist

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience at Durham University

earthsci.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Computational skills are now more in demand than ever, e.g. in High-Performance Computational (HPC) Models, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience at Durham University

earthsci.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Computational skills are now more in demand than ever, e.g. in High-Performance Computational (HPC) Models, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This MSc by Research in Computational Geoscience offers graduate students opportunities to apply these tools, techniques and models in a range of Geoscience topics, including Seismology & Seismic Hazards, Plate Tectonics, Renewable Energy and Environmental Research and Planetary Science.

Training aspects of the MSc include working with various staff in Computational Geoscience, weekly seminars on Frontier Research in the field and presentation and writing skills.

Postgraduate students are at the heart of the Department's research activities. Our community has >60 students from countries around the world. All students are supervised by at least two members of academic staff and encouraged to present and promote their research at international conferences and by publication in leading scientific journals.

We are living through a time of unprecedented change on Earth. Scientific understanding of Geological Hazards, Sustainability, Infrastructure, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources has never been so important and Earth Sciences sit at the heart of the debate.

We aspire to help shape the future by providing the highest quality education for our students and by undertaking research that is both intrinsically excellent and relevant to society.

Our graduates have gone on to a range of exciting and fulfilling careers in sectors such as environmental agencies and consulting companies, industry, scientific journal editorial roles, teaching roles and further academic research. Supervisors and Department mentors provide support and advice about further career steps. Durham University also has a dedicated Careers Centre that provides support for postgraduates in their final year in considering options for the next stage of their career.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

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Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience at Durham University

earthsci.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Computational skills are now more in demand than ever, e.g. in High-Performance Computational (HPC) Models, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience at Durham University

earthsci.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Computational skills are now more in demand than ever, e.g. in High-Performance Computational (HPC) Models, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Training aspects of the MSc include working with various staff in Computational Geoscience, weekly seminars on Frontier Research in the field and presentation and writing skills.

We aspire to help shape the future by providing the highest quality education for our students and by undertaking research that is both intrinsically excellent and relevant to society.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

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Admission Requirements

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep-2024

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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QS subject rankings

2013
#23
2014
#=25
2015
#27
2016
#24
2017
#24
2018
#=29
2019
#32
2020
#39
2021
#51-100
2022
#=45
2023
#46
2024
#=48
2025
#51-100

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

77.6

Citations per Paper

89.4

Employer Reputation

68.6

H-index Citations

84.1

International Research Network

65.3

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Department of Earth Sciences | Masters by Research (MScr) Computational Geoscience

Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Durham, GB, Durham, United Kingdom

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Important Dates

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Scholarships

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Subject: Earth and Marine Sciences

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