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Past Climate and Environmental Change MSc

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Study Past Climate and Environmental Change (formerly know as MSc Quaternary Science) at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll receive comprehensive postgraduate training on the time-dependent processes that affect environmental change, helping you to understand and confront some of the most profound issues of our time.

You’ll acquire an advanced knowledge and understanding of key issues within climate and environmental change, including high-resolution palaeoenvironmental records, high-precision dating and multi-proxy approaches to the investigation of past environmental changes.

The Department of Geography is one of the leading centres for international geographical research in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework our research environment was recognized as overwhelmingly world class, and Times Higher Education places Geography joint fifth in the country.

The staff and facilities of the Centre for Quaternary Research (CQR) at Royal Holloway provide a wide range of opportunities, including participation in internationally significant research programmes in Quaternary science and links with potential employers. This consortium of staff constitutes the strongest teaching team in the UK for the provision of Masters' teaching in the field of non-marine Quaternary earth science and environmental change. You’ll have the chance to contribute to this leading research culture with your own individual research project.

Study a Masters degree in Past Climate and Environmental Change and you’ll develop a thorough understanding of many contemporary environmental issues, including climate change, biological responses to environmental change and soil erosion. and be well placed to pursue a rewarding career in your chosen field.

From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,700per year

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    21st out of 73 6

    16th out of 30 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    134 63%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    40th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 84%

    4th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    132 58%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    22nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    3rd

    5

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