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Course summary
Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes ; earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth.
Studying the Earth is fundamental to understanding the processes by which the Earth is formed. Earth Sciences research within the Department makes use of geophysics techniques such as seismology to investigate erosion, tectonics, sedimentation and volcanism processes.
Geomorphology research is on-going to allow understanding of processes that shape and transform the Earth. There is also substantial research taking place on sedimentary geology, and on structural geology and rock physics, which allow understanding of diverse processes including fracking, carbon sequestration and magma chamber evolution.
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There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards at university, faculty and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.
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Manchester
M13 9PL
Course contact details
Department of Earth and Environmental Science - PG
Email:pgearthsci@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 306 0888
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