Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Centre for the Environmentwww.geog.ox.ac.ukϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.geog.ox.ac.uk/research/DPhil in Geography and the EnvironmentMPhil in Geography and the Environment(first year following Nature and Society orBiodiversity MSc)MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation andManagementMSc in Environmental Change andManagementMSc in Nature, Society and EnvironmentalPolicyMSc in Water Science, Policy andManagementFor taught courses a first- or a high uppersecond-class undergraduate degree.For DPhil as above but also a Master’sdegree with an outstanding resultResearchHigher levelprogrammesTaught programmes Higher levelESRC: Recognised for Research Training andQuota Awards for MSc Nature, Society andEnvironmental Policy and DPhil (1+3)NERC: Quota Awards for MSc Biodiversity,Conservation and ManagementNERC DPhil Quota AwardsSee: www.ouce.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply/funding.htmlNumber of Applicants Research Degrees 100Taught Degrees 400Number ofResearch Degrees 30Places OfferedTaught Degrees 120Application deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Studentship applications should besubmitted by 23 JanuaryContact for Enquires The Postgraduate Admissions Officerenquiries@ouce.ox.ac.ukϐϐResources AvailableThe Radcliffe Science Library houses the geography andenvironmental science collections.The Department has a wide range of computing facilitiesavailable to students along with four well-equipped laboratoriesϐϐAcademic Staff Profileswww.geog.ox.ac.uk/staff/A list of potential supervisors for DPhil research is available from:www.ouce.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply/topics.htmlϐϐResearch ProgrammesThe OUCE is organised around five research themes andclusters bringing together the School of Geography with theEnvironmental Change Institute and the Transport Studies Unitand has research students working on such diverse themes as:|| Earth Systems Science|| Quaternary Studies|| Climate Change|| Environmental Technologies and Governance|| Urban Sustainability|| Economic Development and Global Financial Integration|| Transnational Migration and Social DifferentiationThe full range of topics and staff interests can be found at:www.geog.ox.ac.uk/research/ϐϐTaught ProgrammesMPhil in Geography and the EnvironmentIn the first year, candidates take either the coursework associatedwith Nature, Society and Environmental Policy, or Biodiversity,Conservation and Management (see below). The second year isdevoted to researching and writing a thesis of 30,000 words,devised in the first year. The MPhil will appeal to high-flyingMaster’s candidates who wish to have a substantial researchcomponent to their studies. The thesis accounts for half themarks for the degree.|| Length of programme: Twenty-one months|| Core and optional courses and programme specification:www.ouce.ox.ac.uk/graduate/research.html#mphilMSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and ManagementThis course develops knowledge and critical understanding ofconservation and biodiversity science and practice, and the socioeconomic,political, cultural and institutional environments withinwhich conservation policy and management decisions are made.Students are given an opportunity to gain advanced knowledgeof biodiversity, conservation and management in the context ofenvironmental, economic and social development in a globalisedworld. Students gain invaluable experience of contemporaryconservation practice on field trips and through engagingwith stakeholders who are directly involved with conservationdilemmas. The dissertation gives an opportunity to work in someof the most celebrated, diverse and controversial locations aroundthe world.Social Sciences|| Length of programme: Twelve months| | Core and optional courses and programme specification:www.ouce.ox.ac.uk/graduate/msc-bcm/structure.htmlLLEnquiries:enquiries@ouce.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/117