The principal challenge facing the world’s growing population is how to maintain sustainable access to the natural resources – water, energy and food – that are necessary for us to enjoy a good quality of life, while protecting the environment.
The science and engineering behind understanding and solving this challenge lie at the heart of earth science, an interdisciplinary subject which encompasses physics, chemistry, mathematics and other sciences. It can be applied to the study of Earth to give us an understanding of how our planet works, from its internal core, crust and oceans, to the atmosphere and our solar system.
All our courses combine a strong traditional emphasis on observational and field skills with the numerical and analytical fundamental science required to understand Earth processes and systems quantitatively.
We also emphasise the development of transferable professional skills such as group working, problem-solving, drawing inferences from incomplete data, IT, and oral and written communication. You can expect a balance between theory and practice, including a variety of field trips in the UK and abroad.
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Year 1
Core modules
You take all core modules listed below.
Optional module
You choose one optional module from below.
Year 2
Core modules
You take all core modules listed below.
Year 3
Core module
Your I-Explore module offers you choices from a range of subjects hosted outside of the department. You will be taught alongside students from other courses with options including business, management and many more.
Optional modules
You choose seven optional modules in total.
You choose two modules from Group A, one from Group B and four from Group C. A maximum of three can be level 7 modules from Group C during this year.
Group A
Group B
Group C
Level 6 modules
Level 7 modules
Some modules run in alternate years, which means that a module may not be available to you in year three, but will be in year four, and vice-versa. You cannot take the same modules twice.
Earth Science is increasingly crucial in helping to tackle some of the world’s most significant challenges, so demand for our graduates is high.
Our three-year BSc degrees are excellent preparation for careers in geosciences and other professions, especially if followed by a relevant MSc and a research degree. Our four-year MSci degrees provide a deeper understanding of the subject and the chance to undertake a significant research project.
Recent graduates of the Department have become:
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