• The program 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; major Earth processes such as plate tectonics and mountain building (tectonics).
  • The first and second years develop core skills and knowledge in the subject. The third-year provides opportunities for specialization and diversification, with an emphasis on individual initiative and problem-based learning. During fieldwork students learn to apply and develop independent and team skills and problem-solving abilities which complement and build upon lectures and laboratory-based coursework, whilst being exposed to the true complexity of natural geological problems.
  • The first three years of the MSci programs are identical to the BSc programs. However, the additional fourth year of the MSci allows for an individual research project and advanced optional modules, providing extra depth and breadth of knowledge.
  • Upon successful completion of 480 credits, students will be awarded an MSci (Hons) in Geology.