BSc Environmental Geoscience at Cardiff University

We take regular field trips in the UK and an overseas trip to help you develop strong fieldwork skills. The cost of transport and accommodation is included in your course fee. UCAS code F648.

Faculty: Local connections Based in the same building as the Welsh office of the British Geological Survey and next door to the National Museum of Wales. rosette Professionally accredited Accredited by the Geological Society, the professional body for geosciences in the UK. star Flexible course In most cases, you may request a transfer to a programmes with a professional placement year, or to the MSci. You may also request a switch to another geoscience or geography course in the School at the end of the first semester in your first year. “ An environmental geoscientist uses their understanding of the planet and its processes to predict hazards like floods and earthquakes, clean up dangerous waste, and help civil engineers plan the construction of new roads, tunnels or buildings. On this three-year course, you will develop advanced skills in mapping, research, analysis and problem-solving. South Wales has a rich geological history and is ideal for teaching how geology impacts on landscapes and industry. We make the most of our location and take regular day trips to areas of natural beauty and old industrial and mining sites, as well as an overseas trip. In the past we have been to Spain and Cyprus.We’ve worked with industry to design our degree so you graduate with the specialist skills needed to be a professional environmental geoscientist. Accreditations Geological Society Subject area: Earth and environmental sciences academic-schoolSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Local connections Based in the same building as the Welsh office of the British Geological Survey and next door to the National Museum of Wales. rosette Professionally accredited Accredited by the Geological Society, the professional body for geosciences in the UK. star Flexible course In most cases, you may request a transfer to a programmes with a professional placement year, or to the MSci. You may also request a switch to another geoscience or geography course in the School at the end of the first semester in your first year. “ An environmental geoscientist uses their understanding of the planet and its processes to predict hazards like floods and earthquakes, clean up dangerous waste, and help civil engineers plan the construction of new roads, tunnels or buildings. On this three-year course, you will develop advanced skills in mapping, research, analysis and problem-solving. South Wales has a rich geological history and is ideal for teaching how geology impacts on landscapes and industry. We make the most of our location and take regular day trips to areas of natural beauty and old industrial and mining sites, as well as an overseas trip. In the past we have been to Spain and Cyprus.We’ve worked with industry to design our degree so you graduate with the specialist skills needed to be a professional environmental geoscientist. Accreditations Geological Society Subject area: Earth and environmental sciences academic-schoolSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a three-year full-time degree. In your first and second year you will study core modules and get a strong foundation in environmental geoscience. In year three there are core and optional modules so you have some flexibility to choose the areas that you’re interested in.

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