MSci Environmental Geoscience at University of Southampton

Explore the evolving Earth system through the lens of sustainable environmental management. This environmental geoscience MSci combines geology, geography, oceanography and environmental science, giving you the freedom to specialise in subjects ranging from environmental law to marine pollution. As an environmental geoscientist, you'll be able to assess the impact of human activity on the planet and society whilst working to mitigate this impact and find solutions for our future.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Ocean and Earth science  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All modules are compulsory in the first year to build the foundations for the rest of the course to come. As you progress towards year 3, the focus will shift towards research and exposure to the latest thinking within Earth sciences. This will culminate in year 4, with your own independent research project.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including the environment agency, renewable energy companies, research institutes, engineering companies. Careers directly related to the course include environmental geologist, hydrologist, geoscientist, geographic information systems analyst, remote sensing specialist, petroleum geologist, minerals surveyor, palaeontologist.

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