Course summary

Join a University ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, which includes Earth Sciences, Complete University Guide 2023). Examine the interactions between the geology, biology, chemistry and physics of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere, and gain a deep understanding of Earth's environment and how it can be influenced by human activities. Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments. Recent final-year units have included Hydrology, Geomicrobiology, Environmental Impact Assessments, Oceans and Climates, and Environmental Radioactivity. In your final year, you'll also conduct your own independent project and explore the questions that matter most to you. We are a friendly community with informal seminars, both academic and industry-facing and social events. You will gain plenty of hands-on experience, with an extensive programme of fieldwork both in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Field trips are a huge part of why our school community is so close-knit, giving you the chance to get to know your course mates and key staff while honing your practical skills. The skills developed throughout your studies are highly valued by employers: from scientific and technical skills including coding, numerical modelling, chemistry lab skills, and data analysis, to transferable skills such as communication, creativity and resilience.