48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Earth scientists are essential to tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From geological hazards to resource provision and climate change, they research current issues to uncover future solutions. By choosing to do a degree in Earth and environmental science, you will embark on an exciting and vital exploration of the natural environment, with opportunities to see first-hand the real-world impacts of environmental hazards and the strategies developed as a response. When you graduate, you will enter a global job market where environmentally focused professionals are highly sought after.
What to expect
Our four-year MSci Earth and Environmental Science degree begins by building your understanding of geology, the Earth’s interior and atmosphere, weather and climate systems.
In Year 2, you will build on these themes, exploring specific topics such as geological field skills, soil science, and glacial systems.
In Year 3, you will have a choice of topics and will apply your knowledge to a dissertation project. This will be an opportunity to research a topic of interest through fieldwork, laboratory-based research, or computer modelling.
Master’s-level training
You can advance your degree in Year 4 by studying Master’s modules and undertaking a major research project. This project will be supervised by an active researcher.
Getting out in the field
Alongside your classroom and lab-based studies, you will gain hands-on experience conducting research in real-world environments on a local, regional, and global scale. You may take part in overseas field courses to study volcanic processes and impact management, glacial processes, or the management of environmental challenges. On top of that, you will engage in fieldwork closer to home in the Lake District World Heritage Site and Yorkshire Dales.
Personal development
Throughout your degree, you will gain a variety of transferable skills that are valued by employers, including communication and information technology skills, data handling, environmental sampling, and analysis.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Earth scientists are essential to tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From geological hazards to resource provision and climate change, they research current issues to uncover future solutions. By choosing to do a degree in Earth and environmental science, you will embark on an exciting and vital exploration of the natural environment, with opportunities to see first-hand the real-world impacts of environmental hazards and the strategies developed as a response. When you graduate, you will enter a global job market where environmentally focused professionals are highly sought after.
What to expect
Our four-year MSci Earth and Environmental Science degree begins by building your understanding of geology, the Earth’s interior and atmosphere, weather and climate systems.
In Year 2, you will build on these themes, exploring specific topics such as geological field skills, soil science, and glacial systems.
In Year 3, you will have a choice of topics and will apply your knowledge to a dissertation project. This will be an opportunity to research a topic of interest through fieldwork, laboratory-based research, or computer modelling.
Master’s-level training
You can advance your degree in Year 4 by studying Master’s modules and undertaking a major research project. This project will be supervised by an active researcher.
Getting out in the field
Alongside your classroom and lab-based studies, you will gain hands-on experience conducting research in real-world environments on a local, regional, and global scale. You may take part in overseas field courses to study volcanic processes and impact management, glacial processes, or the management of environmental challenges. On top of that, you will engage in fieldwork closer to home in the Lake District World Heritage Site and Yorkshire Dales.
Personal development
Throughout your degree, you will gain a variety of transferable skills that are valued by employers, including communication and information technology skills, data handling, environmental sampling, and analysis.
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