Geology with Geography

Why MSci Geology with Geography at UEA?

In our MSci Geology with Geography degree, you’ll be trained in how Earth’s processes impinge on humanity. You’ll study the supply of critical resources, natural hazards, and the maintenance of soil, water and atmospheric quality.

Why choose UEA?

• Teaching quality: learn from experts at the forefront of their fields

• Superb fieldwork opportunities: fieldwork begins on the campus and extends through Norfolk to the coast. You’ll take many field courses throughout the UK and to overseas locations such as Central Greece and Santorini

• Superb analytical facilities: UEA’s advanced analytical facilities allow for research quality dissertations

What is MSci Geology with Geography?

This master's degree in geology takes a holistic approach to geology and geography. It emphasises the key challenges threatening humanity. You’ll look at parallel situations in the geological record and see how we can address them in the future.

You’ll study through our flexible, modular course. You’ll have several compulsory modules but can also curate your degree by selecting from a large range of optional modules.

You’ll experience fieldwork of various sorts: mapping, observations, measurements and experiments.

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Course Modules

Our Environmental Earth Sciences degree covers a wide range of topics from fossil fuels to volcanos. In Year 1, you will be introduced to a range of compulsory topics which will provide the foundation to your studies. Examples of these modules include Understanding the Dynamic Planet, Global Environmental Challenges and Research and Field Skills. As your studies progress, you will study environmental relationships with other science disciplines - an opportunity which is not usually available in traditional Earth science departments. In Years 2 and 3, you will have a combination of compulsory and optional modules examples including, Earth Science Skills, Soil Process and Environmental Issues, Earth and Life and Fossil Fuels. In your final year, you will complete an independent research project which matches your interests. You will also get the chance to study your choice of advanced level modules such as Geophysical Hazards and Managing Natural Hazards.