MSci Environmental Geoscience
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC (Required subjects: A-level including B in a science subject We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall. Including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject
About this course
MSci in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Communication & Writing. Fieldwork is central to the programme, with progressive training over the first two years including trips to Devon, Pembrokeshire, Scotland, and Almeria. The final year includes an independent research project integrating data collection and analysis.
Modules
- Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
- Earth Scientists Toolkit
- Evolving Earth
- Dynamic Planet
- Human Interaction with the Earth
- Academic Integrity
- Stratigraphy and Past Sedimentary Environments
- Geological Evolution and Deep Time Synthesis
- Geohazards
- Geochemistry
- Geological field skills for Environmental students
- Earth Scientists Practical Toolkit
- Earth Scientists Digital Toolkit
- Sedimentary Basin Analysis
- Igneous and Metamorphic Geology
- Applied Geophysics
- Structural Analysis and Remote Sensing
- Topics in Palaeobiology
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Environmental Geology Independent Project
- Advanced Geohazards
- Techniques in Earth Sciences
- Earth Scientists Independent Project
- Extended Essay (Dissertation)
- Advanced Topics in Sedimentology
- Hydrogeology
- Volcanology
- Modern Climate Change
- Mineral Resources
- Independent Geoscience Project
- Water Quality, Diagnosis and Management
- Air Pollution, Monitoring Impacts and Management
- Environmental Inorganic Analysis