About Geoarchaeology Mres in University of Brighton
Our Geoarchaeology MRes will build your theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, preparing you for a career in research, or as a field or laboratory-based geoarchaeologist.
Geoarchaeology forms the core of your learning as you work across different subject areas including; physical geography, palaeoenvironments, sedimentology, GIS and remote sensing, and the Pleistocene epoch.
You will develop your skills in research methodology, data collection and analysis, and geoarchaeological techniques. You’ll study depositional environments and sedimentology, fundamental in understanding the distribution, accessibility and preservation of archaeological sites and artefacts, and the foundation upon which all palaeoenvironmental reconstruction is based.
The course gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to areas that specifically interest you. You will be linked to our research Centre for Earth Observation Science and your interests matched to the areas of expertise of our renowned researchers who have many years of experience collaborating with universities and industry globally. This provides an opportunity for you to contribute to innovative and impactful research.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold an honours degree in related subject.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
- TOEFL iBT: 85 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in reading, 10 in listening and 17 in speaking.
- PTE Academic: 61 (with no less than 51 in each component).
University of Brighton Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Establishment Year |
1858 |
| Location |
Brighton, England |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| No. of Campuses |
4 |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Part-time/ Online |
| Graduate Job Rate |
92.6% |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Total Number of Students |
20,468 |
| Number of International Students |
1,710 |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
16,761 |
| Number of Postgraduate Students |
3,392 |
| Intake Sessions |
Fall |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of Brighton Cost of Attendance
- International students who have received a letter of acceptance will need to pay a tuition fee deposit of 1,500 GBP before the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required to make a visa application.
- The tuition fee deposit can be paid by the students online or through bank transfer service partnered with western union, so international students can pay their deposit in their local currency.
- The tuition fees for international students attending University of Brighton are:
| Expense |
Annual Fees (in GBP) |
| Type of course |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate (taught) |
PhD |
| Classroom based courses |
13,416 |
13,464 |
13,194 |
| Workshop or laboratory-based courses |
14,604 |
15,156 |
14,976 |
