ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES MPHIL

February |April |July |September 1 Year MYR 49,100 Postgraduate - PhD

WHAT CAN I LEARN?

The School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at Nottingham makes available an exhilarating surroundings for students and staff alike with the high standards of innovative teaching and research. Ranking 6th in the UK on a measure of research power in the most up-to-date Research Assessment Exercise, it also rated excellent in the Higher Education Funding Council for England assessment of teaching provision. MPhil, MRes and PhD degrees are being offered in Environmental and Geographical Sciences linked to the foundation areas of interest and research. All PhD applications are treated on an individual basis, with consideration given if there is a match between the research topic proposed and the resources available in the School.

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES?

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences (including ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, zoology, mineralogy, oceanology, limnology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, and geodesy) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Related areas of study include environmental studies and environmental engineering. Environmental studies incorporates more of the social sciences for understanding human relationships, perceptions and policies towards the environment. Environmental engineering focuses on design and technology for improving environmental quality in every aspect.

REQUIREMENT

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SCHOLARSHIPS

High Achievers Scholarship - Foundation - 25% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Foundation

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in SPM/GCSE/IGCSE e.g. 8As and above for SPMApplication: Applied by default upon course application*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardA scholarship equivalent to 25% reduction of the tuition fee is automatically awarded to all students who have obtained 8A’ s and above in their SPM and 7A's in the GCSE/IGCSE.

High Achievers Scholarship - Undergraduate - 25% tuition fee waiver for the first year
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in A-Level/IB/STPM/UEC e.g. 3As for A-Level/STPMMaintenance: Students may subsequently be eligible at the point of progression for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships (DES)Others: Different departments/schools/faculties requires distinction in different subjectsApplication: Applied by default upon course application*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship brochure

Award Details

CriteriaA-level: 3A’s, excluding General Studies IB: 36 points and above (6, 6, 6 at Higher Level) STPM: 3A’s, excluding General Studies (A-minus will not be considered as equivalent to an A) UEC: 7A’s, including language optionsAward25% waiver of first year tuition fee

Dean's Excellence Scholarship - 25% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Academic: Top achieving students at the point of progression for each academic year*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

25% tuition fee waiver at the point of progression for each academic year

Alumni Scholarship - 10% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Others:Application: Automatic on evidence of previous successfully completed study at The University of Nottingham leading to an award has been provided.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) Those registering on Masters Degrees will receive a 10% tuition fee scholarship 2) Those registering on PhD programmes will receive a 10% tuition fee scholarship for every year of the PhD programme (subject to satisfactory progress)

Children of Alumni - 10% tuition fee waiver for the first year
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Others:Application: Automatic once an application form has been completed and the evidence provided of one of the parents being a Nottingham alumnus.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) Children of alumni who register full-time at the University for an award bearing programme are entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year's tuition fee.

Sibling Scholarship - 10% tuition fee waiver for the first year
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Others: It is not necessary for both spouses to be studying at the same time to gain this award.Application: Automatic on evidence of the sibling relationship and each sibling being registered on full-time award-bearing programmes.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) Where siblings register full-time on award bearing programmes at the University, each second and subsequent sibling is entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year's tuition fee. The siblings need not be studying on programmes at the University at the same time but may have registered some years apart.

Spouse Scholarship - 10% tuition fee waiver for the first year
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Others: It is not necessary for both spouses to be studying at the same time to gain this award.Application: Automatic on evidence of the spouse relationship and of both spouses being registered on full-time award-bearing programmes.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) Spouses who register full-time at the University for award-bearing courses are entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year's tuition fees for one of the spouses.

Alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) Institutions Scholarship - 10% tuition fee waiver for the first year
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Others: Alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) institutions who register at the University as full time studentsApplication: Automatic once an application form has been completed and satisfactory evidence provided.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) Alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) institutions who register at the University as full time students on award bearing programmes are entitled to a scholarship of 10% of their first year’s tuition fees.

Post-Graduate Taught (PGT) Scholarship - 25% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Masters

Field of Study Coverage

Post-graduate taught courses offered in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Conditions

Others: Applicants for all full time post-graduate taught courses offered in the Faculty of Arts & Social SciencesApplication: Complete the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences PGT Scholarship form and submit it together with offer letter and proof of payment of tuition fee deposit to the faculty office at email fass.pgt@nottingham.edu.my before the deadline*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

25% reduction in tuition fees for applicants for all full time post-graduate taught courses offered in the Faculty

FEE STRUCTURE

TypeFee
Local StudentAverage Per YearMYR 49,100
Total CostMYR 49,100
International StudentAverage Per YearMYR 57,200
Total CostMYR 57,200

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