MSci Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year at University of Birmingham

Embark on an exciting adventure studying at prestigious international institutions, exploring diverse geological environments, and completing an Independent Earth Sciences Research Project. With placements available in multiple countries this course will deepen your learning and open up incredible opportunities. Dive into Earth's history through fossils and rocks, understand past climates and natural processes, and gain skills for careers in research, conservation, or resource management.

Department: Geology and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied GIS and Data Science, Connected Earth: Environmental Systems and Change, Discover Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES): Academic and Professional Futures, Earth History and Life, Earth Science Field and Research Skills, Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology, Earth Resources, Environmental Impacts and Sustainability.

Career pathways

Our Earth and Environmental Sciences graduates excel in diverse fields such as scientific civil service, local government, environmental consultancies, conservation, and education. Many pursue teaching, while a quarter continue with Masters and PhD studies in areas like Environmental Management Systems, Water Resources Technology, and Air Pollution Management.

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