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Environmental Geoscience (MESci)

Earth Science education at Cardiff provides a research-led, holistic view of the Earth, in which the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere and solid Earth are studied in depth as constituent parts of the Earth system. The Earth System Science approach provides a unified basis for the discussion of all aspects of geoscience and introduces students to frontier research into the nature of global change and our role in it.

Earth scientists are much sought after in the environmental professions because of their global view of natural processes. This programme allows you to learn how Planet Earth works, how humans are affecting the Earth system, how environmental trends are counteracted and how the effects of pollution can be monitored and controlled.

The course structure is very flexible. All Cardiff's School of Earth Science degree programmes share a common first year. This is designed to give you a sound foundation in Earth Sciences upon which to build in later years. Modules currently include Earth Systems Science, Life and Earth History, The Economic World and Natural Resources, Environment and Society, IT, Maps, Charts and Fieldwork. At the end of your first year you will decide whether to continue with your original degree choice or choose another of Cardiff's Earth Science degrees.

This 4 year undergraduate programme is designed for high quality candidates who aim to pursue a research career in academia, government or industry. The course involves learning about the process and outcomes of research and enables students to specialise in areas of their choice. During the first two years you will study modules in common with students in the BSc programme but with small group teaching of up to six students provided through a research tutorial. These tutorials will allow you to explore your long term research interests and will provide more extensive opportunities than the three-year programme. In the final two years you will concentrate on core topics in Environmental Geoscience as well as modules which teach scientific skills and complete research projects in your field of choice.

In Year 4 specialist research-informed modules are available in: research frontiers, palynology, evolution of Antarctica, planetary geology, reservoir characterisation, and igneous petrogenesis. The major element in the fourth year of the programme is a research project that will enable you to master and demonstrate the skills you will need in your future career.

Typical Offer

ABB

Entry Requirements

Three A-level subjects, at least one of which should be a Science, Geology, Geography, Psychology or PE.

Alternative Entry Requirements

Applications from those offering alternative/vocational/overseas qualifications (eg Access, Vocational A-level) are welcome as are those who may have combinations of qualifications or other relevant work/life experience.

Detailed Admissions Criteria

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Next intake: September each year

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