Environmental Geoscience with a Year of International Study MSci at Royal Holloway, University of London

Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist you’ll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to overcome some of our most significant threats.

Department: Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time with placement/study-abroad year (integrated master's)  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Earth Scientists Toolkit, Evolving Earth, Dynamic Planet, Human Interaction with the Earth and others; Year 2: Stratigraphy and Past Sedimentary Environments, Geological Evolution and Deep Time Synthesis, Geohazards, Geochemistry, Geological field skills for Environmental students; Year 3: Year of International Study; Year 4: Independent Geoscience Project, Evolution of the Modern Earth, Field and Research Skills. Optional modules: Year 2: Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Igneous and Metamorphic Geology, Applied Geophysics, Computational Earth Sciences, Structural Analysis and Remote Sensing and others; Year 4: Water Quality, Diagnosis and Management, Air Pollution, Monitoring Impacts and Management, Environmental Inorganic Analysis.

Career pathways

Environmental Geoscience with an International Year equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress into a rewarding career in your chosen field or to further postgraduate study. You will benefit from a blend of academic study and real-world experience, with exciting field working opportunities.

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