Earth Sciences MPhil

Earth Science at Liverpool is a dynamic and internationally recognised discipline, offering research degrees and research projects that address critical environmental and energy challenges, such as geothermal energy, carbon capture and microplastics.IntroductionOur postgraduate researchers are led by internationally-renowned experts and enjoy a first-class experience in an exciting research environment.Our research integrates fieldwork, experimental studies, and numerical modelling to explore both solid Earth and surface processes. PhD students benefit from world-leading laboratory facilities, dedicated supervision, and training in essential research skills, including data analysis, modelling and scientific communication.With strong industry and research organisation partnerships, we provide an outstanding environment for developing expertise and making meaningful contributions to global scientific challenges.Research cultureOur research community is collaborative, innovative and internationally engaged. We focus on addressing fundamental earth science questions with real-world impact, using a mix of laboratory, field and computational approaches. Postgraduate researchers are fully integrated into research groups, engaging in interdisciplinary projects and contributing to global energy and environmental solutions. Our postgraduate researchers also present at international conferences and publish in leading journals, preparing them for future careers in academia and industry.

You’ll normally be expected to hold both:A UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, at 2:1 or above, in a relevant subjectA UK master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. We require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution.