MSci Geology at Imperial College London

Study the Earth's interior, surface, and atmosphere in this professionally accredited Master’s degree. By studying Earth's internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works. In this course, you'll combine traditional observational and field skills with numerical and analytical fundamental science to understand the Earth more quantitatively.

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

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Deforming the Earth, Dynamic Earth and Planets, Geology in the Field, Life over Deep Time, Physical and Surface Processes, Programming for Geoscientists, Stratigraphy and Geomaterials; Year 2 core modules include High-temperature Geochemistry, Igneous and Metamorphic Geology, Maps and Structures, Palaeontology and Optical Petrology, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Remote Sensing Earth and Planets, Rocks and Structures in the Field; Year 3 core modules include Independent Project, Integrated Advanced Field Geology, Advanced Remote Sensing, Continental Tectonics, Climate, Mining Geology and Engineering; Year 4 core modules include MSci Independent Project, Field Geology of an Active Mountain Belt, Optional modules – Level 6, Advanced Applied Geophysics, Advanced Programming, Astrobiology, Contaminant Transport in the Environment.

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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