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MSci Environmental Geoscience

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Earth and environmental sciences
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F649
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (with 1 science subject) or BBB (with 2 science subjects)

About this course

MSci in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining Geology and Physical Geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes a research dissertation and an advanced field course as part of the fourth year. Fieldwork takes place in South Wales and includes overseas trips to locations such as Spain and Cyprus.

Modules

  • World of Dynamic Environments
  • Exploring Planet Earth
  • Earth Science Fieldwork
  • Earth Materials
  • Life and Earth History
  • GIS and Geological Maps (Geoscience)
  • Applied Geological Fieldwork, Data Analysis and Professional Skills
  • Sedimentary facies and environments
  • Structural Geology and Geophysical Investigation
  • Applied Environmental and Resource Geology
  • Process Geomorphology & Hydrology
  • Advanced Environmental Geology
  • Hazards, Risk and Resilience
  • Advanced Geoscience Fieldwork
  • Petroleum, Geoenergy and Basin Analysis
  • Geodynamics
  • Environmental Geoscience Dissertation
  • Environmental Geoscience Dissertation and Journal (Virtual)
  • MSci Environmental Geoscience Research Dissertation
  • Advanced Research Field Course
  • Scanning the Research Horizon
  • Business and the Environment
  • Earth and Environmental System Modelling and Applications