About Geography And Environment in University of Aberdeen

Interdisciplinary research in areas relevant to the theory, practice and governance of societal and environmental change.

We draw from social, environmental and geosciences to address local and global sustainability challenges and the impact of rapid environmental change on contemporary surface processes.

Research Interests

Smart Sustainable Futures

The Low Carbon Society theme, focuses on the global challenge of transitioning to a low carbon and sustainable society. Our research in Rural Sustainability, includes work on rural resilience, agricultural policy, and digital divides. Transport and Mobility, focuses on the sustainability of transport systems, emphasising public transport and intelligent mobility.

Our vision is to build successful and vibrant research collaborations that identify theoretical insights and practical pathways to enhance environmental, social, and economic wellbeing through high quality, impactful research.

Earth Surface Processes

Studying fundamental geoscience questions concerning Earth surface processes. Cryosphere and Climate Change research spans a range of both spatial and temporal scales with the main focus on; ice-climate interactions (past, present and future), ice sheet dynamics, glacial landform genesis, and palaeoglaciology and glacigenic reservoirs.

Research applications of GIS, remote sensing, digital image processing and UAV data capture are applied to the coastal zone, viticulture, landscape and biodiversity.

Hydrological research is organised through the Northern Rivers Institute and focuses on: the application of tracing and tracer-aided modelling in the characterisation of hydrological systems; the ecohydrology of headwater catchments.; hydrogeology, including subsurface geophysical investigations and aquifer modelling

Palaeoecology

Focuses on the reconstruction of changes in environment, landscape and climate, with links to human activity during prehistory and early history. This is achieved through application of multiple techniques, using dedicated labs, including; palynology, plant macrofossil analysis, the use of non-pollen microfossils, peat geochemistry and stable isotopes.

The research is interdisciplinary involving collaboration with archaeologists, biologists, chemists, historians, and climate modellers.

Careers

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A score of 50 - 70% from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :     Overall - 6.5     with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL     :     Overall - 90      with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE          :     Overall - 62      with: Listening - 51; Reading - 54; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54

University of Aberdeen Highlights

University of Aberdeen Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance.

• The undergraduate arts fee starts from £17,200 and for sciences, it’s around £19,700.
• The postgraduate fee is variable and depends upon the degree chosen and discount of around 20% can be availed by Alumni of college
• For Undergraduate arts degree annual fee is of £ 17,200 which adds up for £68,800 and for engineering it is £19,700 and a total of £78,800.
• As per the calculation done by college the minimum cost of living in the U.K which covers all the basic expenses is around £1,000.

Aberdeen University Cost of Attendance

Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance. Details for 2021-2022 academic session are tabulated below: