About the course

f you're interested in becoming part of the global network of professionals who predict and prepare for geological and environmental hazards such as earthquakes or volcanic activity, this Geological and Environmental Hazards Master's course will give you the technical skills, training and fieldwork experience you'll need. The course focuses on the physical processes that take place in the Earth that cause geological hazards. You'll be trained by experts in hazard identification, terrain evaluation, hazard modelling and risk assessment techniques. You'll learn how to manage - and mitigate - the impact of floods, earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes and coastal erosion. You'll use our geotechnics and rock mechanics labs to analyse and charactorise geological materials. You'll use spatial analysis tools, simulation software and data analysis to assess the risks of natural hazards. And, you'll design and implement an advanced research project, and produce a detailed report. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£19,200

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Portsmouth
Autumn (September), 2024	Portsmouth
Autumn (September), 2025	Portsmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Portsmouth

A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Industrial experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

　　IELTS: 6.5 with no component below 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT:91 with minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, 20 in Writing

　　TOEFL pBT:160

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Portsmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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