Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

If you want to help tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world, this degree is for you.

The world needs geographers and Earth scientists now more than ever before.

For example, we need them to help us:

• address the climate crisis

• adapt to environmental changes

• live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth

Our degree will help you play a valuable role in addressing global challenges facing our planet and society.

This degree offers you flexibility in your studies of a wide range of interests across geography and the Earth sciences. You can build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about.

For example, you may enjoy:

• studying the Earth sciences but want greater flexibility in your honours years, or

• studying physical geography, but also want a deeper understanding of how the Earth works

MEarthSci

Our 5-year Earth Sciences and Physical Geography (MEarthSci) degree follows the 4-year BSc Earth Science and Physical Geography degree until the end of Year 4. The degree then requires you to take an extra year of study. 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.

• Conduct your own advanced independent research project on a topic of your choice, supported by a supervisor, in Year 5.

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