Geoscience with a Year in Industry MSci at Royal Holloway, University of London

As far as we know, planet Earth and the plants and animals on it represent a single oasis of life in an otherwise barren universe. MSci Geoscience helps to develop a holistic understanding of the formation and evolution of Earth and the life on it. Fieldwork is the glue that brings together all aspects of the taught programme in Earth Sciences, as well as providing a chance for staff and students to get to know each other.

Department: Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 5 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, Igneous and Metamorphic Geology, Geochemistry, Earth Scientists Mapping Toolkit and others; Year 3: Independent Geological Field Mapping, Techniques in Earth Sciences, Earth Scientists Independent Project; Year 4: Applied Geology (Industrial Placement); Year 5: Independent Geoscience Project, Formation and Evolution of the Continents, Evolution of the Modern Earth, Field and Research Skills, Research Proposal and Critical Review. Optional modules: Year 2: Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Geohazards, Applied Geophysics, Structural Analysis and Remote Sensing, Topics in Palaeobiology; Year 3: Advanced Topics in Sedimentology, Hydrogeology, Volcanology, Planetary Geology and Geophysics, Advanced Techniques in Tectonic and Structural Interpretation and others.

Career pathways

Study Geoscience with a Year in Industry and you’ll be in a strong position to progress into postgraduate study or a rewarding career in your chosen field. Our alumni have gone on to a variety of sectors including the hydrocarbon and mineral extraction industries and environmental professions, among others.

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