Earth Sciences

If you want to:

• learn more about how our planet works

• help protect the planet

• tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world

• find out how we can live sustainably on our planet

Then this degree is for you.

Why Earth sciences?

The world needs Earth scientists now more than ever before.

For example, we need them to help us:

• address the climate crisis

• adapt to environmental changes

• secure the energy and materials society needs

• live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth

With our MEarthSci Earth Sciences, you will:

• study our Earth's past to prepare for its future

• learn about the structure and composition of the Earth

• develop a deep understanding of the processes that shape the Earth and life on it

• learn how these processes interact and depend on each other

Our degree will help you play a valuable role in making our society more fair and sustainable.

We will train you in the skills needed to answer important questions in the Earth sciences, including:

• How can we reduce the effects of global change?

• What tools can we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere?

• Why is our planet able to sustain life?

• How does the Earth's interior work, and how do these processes affect the surface?

• How can we sustainably manage the Earth's resources to meet our energy, mineral, and water needs?

• How can we improve our understanding of natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes to reduce their risk and save lives?

MEarthSci

Our 5-year Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) degree follows the structure of the 4-year BSc Earth Sciences degree until the end of Year 4. You will then take an extra year of study where you will complete an additional independent research project in Year 5.

Programme benefits

• Learn from one of the UK's largest and most successful groups of geographers, and Earth and environmental scientists.

• Be taught by leading national and international Earth scientists across a range of fields.

• Study a degree that has real-world relevance and enhances your employability.

• Gain valuable networking and potential employment opportunities through our connections. You can meet and interact with professionals from different sectors, and work with practitioners and industry experts to gain valuable experience during your studies.

• Enjoy the option to work with a partner organisation to produce an advanced research project in Year 5.

• An integrated Masters programme offers a deeper focus on research and provides useful preparation for further studies, such as a PhD.