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The programme includes studies of the nature of rocks and minerals, their mode of origin and environment of formation; the study of past life and palaeoenvironments; the physics and chemistry of the Earth and major Earth processes such as plate tectonics and mountain building (tectonics). The programme is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London.
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Together with subject-specific skills, the MSci also provides a strong intellectual and practical platform for those who wish to pursue non-geological careers as it integrates a wide range of ideas from many different scientific disciplines, including chemistry, physics and biology, and provides training in the application of scientific methods and knowledge to complex problems.
The programme includes studies of the nature of rocks and minerals, their mode of origin and environment of formation; the study of past life and palaeoenvironments; the physics and chemistry of the Earth and major Earth processes such as plate tectonics and mountain building (tectonics).
The programme includes field courses and independent field mapping projects. The field provides a natural laboratory where students can learn to apply and develop skills which complement and build upon lectures and laboratory-based coursework whilst being exposed to the true complexity of natural geological systems.
The first two years of the BSc and MSci programmes will be the same. However, the additional fourth year of the MSci allows for an individual research project and advanced options, providing extra depth and breadth of knowledge. We recommend you apply for an MSci initially, as this keeps more options open.
Year 1 Bsc/MSci
Core or compulsory modules
Term 1:
- GEOL0001 Earth Materials
- GEOL0005 Foundations of Physical Geoscience (compulsory for students who don’t have A-Level Maths)
- GEOL0007 The Earth
- GEOL0058 Matlab
- GEOL0003 History of Life
- GEOL0078 Mathematical Methods for Geoscience (compulsory for students who have A-Level Maths)
Term 2:
- GEOL0004 Dynamic Earth
- GEOL0006 Surface Processes
- GEOL0008 Geochemistry
- GEOL0015 Maps, Images & Structures
Optional modules:
Term 1:
None
Fieldwork:
- GEOL0015 Maps, Images & Structures (Dorest field course of 6 days)
Year 2 Bsc/MSci
Core or compulsory modules
Term 1:
- GEOL0012 Global Geophysics
- GEOL0016 Structural Geology & Tectonics
- GEOL0011 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Term 2:
- GEOL0010 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- GEOL0017 Isotope Geology
- GEOL0073 GIS and Remote Sensing
- GEOL0077 Introduction to Mineral Resources
Optional modules:
Term 1:
Term 2:
Fieldwork:
Year 3 Bsc/MSci
Core or compulsory modules
Term 1:
Term 2:
- GEOL0057 Geodynamics and Global Tectonics
- GEOL0061 Statistics for Geoscientists
- GEOL0068 Applied Geoscience for Mineral Resources and the Environment
- GEOL0023 Crustal Dynamics, Mountain Building & Basin Evolution
Optional modules:
Term 1:
- GEOL0021 Biodiversity & Macroevolutionary Patterns
- GEOL0022 Ocean Physics & Climate Change
- GEOL0026 Earth and Planetary Materials
- GEOL0043 Tectonic Geomorphology
- GEOL0070 Volcanoes, Society and the Enivironment
Term 1 & 2:
Term 2:
- GEOL0027 Groundwater Science
- GEOL0031 Environmental Geochemistry
- GEOL0045 Palaeoclimate and Palaeoenvironmental Change
- GEOL0069 Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation
Fieldwork:
- Mapping (part of GEOL0024 Geological/Environmental Mapping Project)
- South-East Spain (part of GEOL0023 Crustal Dynamics, Mountain Building & Basin Evolution )
Core or compulsory modules MSci:
Term 1 & 2
Optional modules MSci:
Term 1
- GEOL0022 Ocean Physics and Climate Change (if not taken in Year 3)
- GEOL0026 Earth & Planetary Materials (if not taken in Year 3)
- GEOL0041 Physical Volcanology & Volcanic Hazard
- GEOL0043 Tectonic Geomorphology (if not taken in Year 3)
- GEOL0044 Palaeoceanography
- GEOL0059 Origin of Life and Exobiology
- GEOL0067 The Science, Policy and Ethics of Climate Intervention
- GEOL0070 Volcanoes, Society and the Environment (if not taken in Year 3)
- CEGE0033 Seismic Risk Assessment
- CENG0035 Minerals Usage, Extraction and Processing
Term 2
- GEOL0031 Environmental Geochemistry (if not already taken in Year 3)
- GEOL0036 Advanced Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Studies
- GEOL0045 Palaeoclimate and Palaeoenvironmental Change (if not taken in Year 3)
- GEOL0069 Artificial Intellingence for Earth Observation
- GEOL0066 Meteorological and Hydrological Hazards
Fieldwork:
Germany Part of GEOL0039 Earth & Planetary System Science
Your Learning
We use a mixture of lectures, practical classes, field courses, directed reading, problem-orientated learning, private study and tutorials to enable you to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills demanded by the programme, as well as to develop key transferable skills such as critical analysis, report writing, team working and organisational skills.
Assessment
You will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, practical examinations, coursework, independent project reports and an oral examination.