Earth Sciences Msci (Hon)

Course details<br/>Earth Sciences is the holistic study of the planet from the core to the surface, its water and the surrounding atmosphere.<br/>This four-year Master’s degree has been designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education in all aspects of Earth Sciences along with the opportunity to interact with staff at the cutting-edge of scientific research.<br/>It provides you with the opportunity to follow the Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geophysics with Geology or Geoscience pathway for the first three years and undertake a detailed independent research project in the area of your choice in the fourth year.<br/>Ideally suited to students with a strong interest in research, the course incorporates a substantial amount of independent (and group) project work which will involve you in high-level quantitative investigations, in addition to advanced key skills training.<br/><br/>Why Durham University?<br/>Durham is one of the UK’s leading providers of Earth Sciences education. We offer six undergraduate courses, four of which are accredited by The Geological Society of London.<br/>Our courses explore the full geological spectrum including climate change, oceans, mass extinctions, rocks and minerals, volcanoes, and the structure and chemistry of the Earth. <br/>Our multidisciplinary approach applies physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and physical geography to real world scenarios to make sense of todays major geoscience concerns.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**World Top 50** in QS World University Subject Rankings 2023<br/>**7th** in The Guardian University Guide 2024<br/>**5th** in The Complete University Guide 2024<br/>**7th** in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>You will graduate with the scientific foundations and transferable skills to move directly into the workplace or to progress to a more specialised postgraduate qualification.<br/>Career prospects for Durham graduates are excellent. Geology and Earth Sciences graduates are highly valued by employers and go on to a wide range of highly successful careers in the sector and beyond, working in industry and research, including environmental management, water management, energy and engineering geology.<br/>Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include ATKINS, ARUP, Centrica and the Environment Agency.