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Masters in Volcanology and Geological Hazards at Lancaster University, UK
From: Hugh Tuffen <h.tuffen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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This Masters (MSc) course, which runs for one year or two years
part-time, provides training for future volcanologists amongst one of
largest groups of volcanologists and environmental scientists in the UK.
Taught modules cover volcanic processes from theoretical,
laboratory-based and field perspectives, together with other geological
and environmental hazards. Fieldwork includes a highly popular trip to
Etna, and visits to fascinating Ordovician volcanic rocks
in the nearby English Lake District. We offer a wide range of optional
modules
<http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/courses/volcanology-and-geological-hazards> including Geoinformatics, Environmental
Management, Flood Forecasting and Isotope Geochemistry.
All MSc students can carry out a substantial volcano-related research
project in collaboration with one of the many internationally-recognized
geoscience experts in the Lancaster Environment Centre
<http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/research/environmental_geosciences/>. Our areas of research expertise include subglacial eruptions in Iceland, basaltic lava flow
emplacement, ash generation and transport, conduit flow processes,
magma degassing and remote sensing. Research facilities include a
dedicated lab for analogue modelling of volcanic processes, a dedicated
thermal analysis lab for high-temperature experimentation and
characterization, plus x-ray tomography and a wide
range of geochemical analytical tools including infra-red spectroscopy
and ICP-MS.
The MSc is designed to attract students from a wide range of backgrounds
(including Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Physics,
Chemistry and Maths) and is ideal preparation for PhD studies or a wide
range of environmental jobs. Lancaster<http://www.lancs.ac.uk/about-us/rankings-and-reputation/>
is one of Britain's top teaching and research universities,
consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the UK. The
historic city<http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/about/area/>
is
located close to the Lake District National Park and has good travel
connections to Manchester and London. Applications from UK and overseas
students are equally welcomed.
Funding opportunities
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You may be eligible to apply for a range of funding opportunities from both University and external sources, for details see <http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/funding-fees.php>. A significant number of Lancaster University bursaries and studentships will be available to help offset the cost of tuition fees, with a deadline of 30th April 2013 (see below). Please contact us for more details of these funding opportunities. Many international students may be able to apply for scholarships from their home countries; Lancaster Environment Centre additionally has specific scholarships to support Brazilian nationals.
Timetable and information
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* Application ongoing until September 2013.
* Deadline for University scholarships is 30th April 2013 – you need to be holding an offer, so submit your application by April 15th 2013. There will be a further round of scholarships in July.
* Entry requirements: a relevant, good first
degree, normally British 2:1 or equivalent, or a 2:2 or equivalent with
relevant experience (e.g. volcano observatory or other environmental
science setting).
* Course start date: October 2012.
* Course website:
http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/courses/volcanology-and-geological-hazards
* Masters brochure:
http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/docs/LECPG/LEC_Postgraduate_Brochure_2012.pdf
For information about application procedures, tuition fees and potential
funding, please contact Andy Harrod, Postgraduate Admissions Secretary (a.harrod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:a.harrod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>).
For more information about the course or other enquiries please contact Dr. Hugh Tuffen (h.tuffen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:h.tuffen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>)
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