Modules

Year 1 Core modules: Earth Materials introduces you to Earth minerals and rocks and teaches you techniques for identifying them. Field Studies introduces techniques for description and interpretation of natural geological features. This module also covers mapping skills, and the observation, recording and processing techniques needed for fieldwork and imagery. Understanding Earth Sciences covers an introduction to the areas of petrology, sedimentology, structural geology and palaeontology and relates the processes to the plate tectonic cycle. Examples of optional modules: Mathematical Methods in Geosciences Further Mathematics for Geoscientists Environment and Resources Geoinformatics. Year 2 Examples of optional modules: Structural Geology and Tectonics Sedimentary Environments Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists Isotopes and Climate Fieldwork Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry and Petrology Modelling Earth Processes Geophysical Data Applications Ancient Life and its Environment. Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a placement) Core module: You will produce an independent research Dissertation based upon field, laboratory or computer datasets chosen to suit your degree and interests. Examples of optional modules: Petrology, Geochemistry and Global Tectonics (Field work) Environmental Geochemistry Volcanology and Magmatism Deformation Processes in the Lithosphere Earth Structure and Dynamics Hazardous Geophysical Flows Earth System and Climate Environmental Management Petrology, Geochemistry and Global Tectonics Earth Sciences into Schools. Additional pathways Students on the Geoscience BSc can apply to be transferred onto the ‘with Placement’ pathway during the second year. Places on these pathways are in high demand and if you are chosen your studies will extend from three years to four. Placement You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more.