MSci Geology and Physical Geography with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Our four-year Geology and Physical Geography MSci provides in-depth study of Earth's landscapes, structures and resources. Alongside advanced training in fieldwork, laboratory work and data analysis, you'll develop the high-level research skills to pursue a specialist career in geoscience, or progress to doctoral study.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic, Professional and Field Skills, Human and Physical Geographies for a Changing World, The Earth System, Earth and Life Through Time, Minerals and Rocks. Year 2 compulsory modules: Geological Field Skills, Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Reconstructing Past Environments, Earth’s Changing Landscapes. Year 3 compulsory modules: Independent Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

With geoscientists at the forefront of discovering the energy, raw materials and resources that modern society depends on, graduates in Geology and Physical Geography are well placed to meet growing global demand. On successful completion of the course, you'll graduate with advanced research, technical, and analytical skills, alongside the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that specialist employers and research institutions look for.

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