Geoscience with a Year of International Study 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: 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, Igneous and Metamorphic Geology, Geochemistry, Earth Scientists Mapping Toolkit and others; Year 3: Year of International Study, Geological Mapping 1, Techniques in Earth Sciences; Year 4: Independent Geoscience Project, Formation and Evolution of the Continents, Evolution of the Modern Earth, Field and Research Skills, Geological Mapping 2. Optional modules: Year 2: Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Geohazards, Applied Geophysics, Computational Earth Sciences, Structural Analysis and Remote Sensing and others.

Career pathways

Recent alumni have progressed to rewarding careers in fields including the hydrocarbon and mineral extraction industries and environmental professions, among others. Study Geoscience with a Year of International Study and you’ll be well placed to do the same, progressing to a scientific or technical career or to further academic study.

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