MPhil Physical Geography
Understanding the earth’s climate and how it is changing can help us plan for the future and react to global challenges facing the world. Further study in physical geography enables students to explore the processes and patterns in the natural environment and considers the natural sciences of the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
The School of Geography offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised. Researchers in the School include Professor Mark Macklin, whose expertise lies in river systems, global environmental change, and in catchment hazard and pollution issues, Professor of Climate Science and Meteorology, Edward Hanna, and Dr Gary Bosworth, Reader in Rural Geography.
Students can benefit from a supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge.
Lincoln’s physical geographers are working on projects exploring geoarchaeology and environmental history; quaternary environmental change; ecosystem and human health; floods, droughts and climate change; GIS and remote sensing; glaciology and climatology; coastal and marine environments; and large river systems and deltas.
Campus Information
Brayford Pool campus
Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Geography provides a broad range of career opportunities, including roles in the environmental and health sectors, the geographical information systems (GIS) industry, management and financial services, social and environmental consultancy, and teaching.
PSW Opportunity
UK has announced 2 years PSW for 2021 graduates.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
First or second class honours degree in Geography or related discipline.
For direct PhD entry, applicants should possess a relevant Master's or MPhil degree in Geography or related discipline.
Bangladesh
Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. A minimum of 65% overall, or a GPA of 3.5, is generally considered comparable to a 2:1. A minimum of 60% overall, or a GPA of 3.0, is generally considered comparable to a 2:2.
- Successful completion of a Master's degree from a recognized institution, preceded by a 3 year Bachelor's degree
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
India
Prospective students require a good Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in India (or the UK) with a minimum grade of 50%.
English Language Requirements
Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required.
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
Nepal
Entry requirements vary depending on the course. Typically we require a good Bachelor (Hons) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 60% (4-year Bachelor degree).
English Language Requirements
Prospective students require the following qualifications:
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
Pakistan
Entry requirements for postgraduate (Master's degree) programs vary by course, although typically range from a GPA of 2.5 – 3.0 (out of 4) if you have studied at a Public university*.
Specific information on postgraduate entry requirements can be found on the individual program pages.
For comparison purposes, a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:2 honors degree. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:1 honors degree.
English Language Requirements
- English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).
Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.
Sri Lanka
Prospective students require a good Bachelors's degree from a recognized institution.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.
- Course Code: GEPGEPRP
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
47400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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