MSci Geology (Environmental Geoscience) with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Our Geology (Environmental Geoscience) MSci prepares you to tackle major global challenges, including climate change, resource sustainability and environmental impact. Through fieldwork, advanced analytical techniques and research-led teaching, you will investigate human–Earth interactions and environmental processes, building the expertise to progress to PhD study or careers in environmental consultancy, resource management and sustainable development.

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, Earth Structure, Minerals and Rocks, Earth and Life Through Time, Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation, The Earth System. Year 2 compulsory modules: Geological Field Skills, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Human Impact on the Environment, Reconstructing Past Sedimentary Environments, Environmental Analytical Methods, Geoethics and Environmental Justice. Year 3 compulsory modules: Independent Research Dissertation, Frontiers in Environmental Geosciences, Extractive Resources and Critical Minerals, Engineering and Applied Geology.

Career pathways

Graduates of Geology (Environmental Geoscience) MSci are well prepared for careers in environmental consultancy, resource management, and sustainability. With strong field, analytical and research skills, you’ll also be equipped for roles in industry, government or to progress to PhD study.

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