MSci Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London

Become familiar with the geological and geophysical principles that support solid planetary body exploration. Find out how solid planetary bodies are explored using geological and geophysical principles. This degree focuses on planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, along with geological and geophysical processes in the Solar System.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Earth Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Dynamic Earth and Planets, Stratigraphy and Geomaterials, Deforming the Earth, Physical and Surface Processes, Volcanism and Internal Processes, Programming for Geoscientists, Maths Methods 1; Year 2 core modules include Pure and Applied Geophysics, Solar System Science, High-temperature Geochemistry, Maps and Structures, Remote Sensing Earth and Planets; Year 3 core modules include Independent Project, Advanced Remote Sensing; Year 4 core modules include MSci Independent Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include energy, engineering consultancy, environment, finance, consulting, research & development. Typical roles include Sustainability Consultant, Energy Forecaster, Geophysicist, Data Analyst, Climate Risk Analyst, Technical Research Analyst, Graduate Engineer, Resevoir Engineer.

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