Geology, MSci (Hons)

This four-year integrated Geology Masters programme explores key aspects of Earth sciences, including rocks, fossils, volcanoes, oceans, and the atmosphere. Students participate in extensive field-based training across the UK and Europe, such as a week-long residential course in Tenerife on volcanic processes and a five-week Independent Mapping Project. Delivered at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, a premier global hub for ocean and Earth science research, the course equips graduates for successful careers in research (often at PhD level) or roles with companies like Shell and BP. Accredited by the Geological Society of London and ranked 6th in the UK by QS World University Rankings 2023, it boasts a 98% employment rate for graduates.The programme offers a range of modules, such as Data Literacy and Analysis, Dynamic Earth, and Earth Materials in the first year, allowing students to tailor their studies. Learning includes lectures, tutorials, coursework, and projects, with assessment through essays, reports, group work, and exams. This ensures a broad skill set for post-graduation success.