Geology MGeol at University of Leicester

The MGeol gives a broad training in geoscience as for the BSc Geology degree, then develops masters-level expertise, including a research project. It covers the structure and history of our planet and life on Earth, and the natural resources that geologists need to manage for a sustainable future.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Chemical Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core first-year modules include Evolution of the Earth System, Palaeobiology and the Stratigraphic Record, Natural Resources and Energy for the 21st Century, Geological Maps and Structures, Introductory Field Course, From Core to Crust; later years include fieldwork, an optional Year in Industry or Year Abroad and a final-year research project.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates work as geoscientists involved in discovering, extracting and developing energy, mineral and water resources.

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