Program Overview

Environmental Geoscience (MSci)

Overview

The Environmental Geoscience (MSci) course is a four-year full-time degree that combines components of Geology and Physical Geography, with a focus on learning how to conduct research projects. The course is professionally accredited by the Geological Society, the professional body for geosciences in the UK.

Why Study This Course

This course allows students to explore different processes that happen on the planet, such as acid rain and global warming, and find solutions to geological problems in the UK and around the world. The MSci involves the opportunity to work on an exciting research project with an academic from the School and their research staff.

Subject Areas

• Earth and environmental sciences
• Geology and geoscience

Course Details

• UCAS code: F649
• Next intake: September 2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Mode: Full time

Entry Requirements

We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications subject to entry requirements. Typical offers are as follows:

• A level: ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects)
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects
• BTEC: DDM-DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma
• Other qualifications from inside and outside the UK are also considered

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

• Fees for home status:
  • Year one: ｣9,535
  • Year two: ｣9,535
  • Year three: ｣9,535
  • Year four: ｣9,535
• Fees for overseas status:
  • Year one: ｣30,700
  • Year two: ｣30,700
  • Year three: ｣30,700
  • Year four: ｣30,700

Additional Costs

• Fieldwork costs are included, but students may need to contribute towards food
• Course-specific equipment: suitable clothing, including all-over waterproofs and ankle-supporting walking boots

Course Structure

This is a four-year full-time course, with the first three years structured in the same way as the BSc course, and the fourth year focused on a major independent research dissertation.

• Year one: Core modules designed to give a strong foundation in Earth sciences and geology
• Year two: Building on the knowledge from year one, exploring more advanced concepts
• Year three: More freedom to shape the degree, with core and optional modules
• Year four: Focused on a master's qualification, with a dissertation and fieldwork module

Learning and Assessment

We are a friendly and informal school, and you will be supported and taught by world-leading experts involved in cutting-edge international research. Our teaching approach is a mix of theory and practical, including lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.

Careers

With the planet facing increasing environmental threats and challenges, the knowledge and skills of an environmental geoscientist are in demand. Environmental geoscientists will play an important role in developing sustainable infrastructure, green energy projects, and helping to manage and remove pollution.

Fieldwork

South Wales is one of the best locations in the UK to study environmental geoscience, with a wealth of local natural and manmade geoenvironmental case studies. We will also travel abroad for a residential fieldtrip. All travel and accommodation on our fieldtrips are covered by your fees.