The MRes course has four modules, each of which focuses on a generic type of research skill rather than a specific topic. Within each module there are a variety of learning activities. Detailed information is given on the linked pages.

• SOEE5910: Research Skills
• SOEE5920: Quantitative Skills
• SOEE5930: Specialist Knowledge
• SOEE5960: Research Project Dissertation

A key part of the programme is attending the research seminars in the two 'parent' Institutes for the course.
There is an associated assessment with these seminars, it comprises of ONE PAGE write-ups of TEN seminars over two terms (5 per term). You should be doing 6 write-ups from one series and the remaining 4 from the other, this is to ensure that you gain an appreciation of both areas of research within the school.

Details of ICAS external seminars are posted here and details of the IGT seminars can be found here

- The schools official statement on the marking and classification of the MRes degree is available here.

- Where modules include material from undergraduate modules the assessment criteria will differ from those for undergraduates; details of these differences are given here.

- Examples of typical marking criteria including written Work, poster presentation, final project marking schemes can be viewed here.

The deadlines for each module are given on the respective module webpage, here is a summary list for those unique to the MRes PEA.

The research project makes up 50% of the marks for the final MRes degree classification. There are a wide range of projects in both atmospheric and earth sciences. Before deciding on one you should talk to the supervisors of any projects you are interested in to get a better idea of what is involved. A short computer project is also required to be undertaken - this should be related to you research project, you should consider the computer project as developing a research tool to use within your main research project.

Key members of staff associated with the MRes programme are:

Dr Jim McQuaid - Programme manager and personal tutor to students on the MRes PEA programme .
Prof Greg Houseman - Deputy programme manager.
Mrs Shareen Kininmonth - Taught postgraduate administrator
Miss Lynsay McAlister - Taught postgraduate assistant

Full staff list - A full listing of all members of academic, administative, and support staff.

Previous Examiners
Prof Paul Palmer (Edinburgh University): 2007-2011  and  Dr Robert Mackenzie (Lancaster University): until 2007.