Course summary

Environmental Geoscience is the study of the interaction between natural geological and anthropogenic processes and environments. It focuses on working towards a sustainable future by understanding how humans affect, and are affected by, a range of geological and environmental issues including climate change, water resources, pollution, landscape change, and geological and environmental hazards. You will use your understanding of the Earth system to solve real world socio-environmental problems. Environmental Geoscience prepares you to pursue a variety of careers including geo-environmental consultancy, engineering & water management, geological hazards, and renewable energy development & implementation. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to choose your specialist subject after an integrated first and second year which will prepare you for both degrees in Environmental Geoscience and Geology. We deliver a series of specialised courses that will prepare you for a career in many geo-environmental sectors, including geo-environmental engineering, management and monitoring. You will take part in an exciting fieldwork programme at various UK locations. Career Prospects? Our recent graduates are employed by a range of organisations and private companies in the geo-environmental sector such as: Atkins Realis BAM Nuttall Ltd Equinor Hywind Mason Evans Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Water.