Earth Sciences MASt

The MASt in Earth Sciences aims to train to masters-level students who already have a bachelors degree in Earth Sciences or Geological sciences. It is a predominantly taught course in which candidates work alongside the fourth-year students taking the integrated Cambridge BA/MSci Earth Sciences course. It is intended for students planning a career, further training, or research within Earth Sciences, or for other students wanting the intellectual challenge of an advanced course in the Earth Sciences.<br/><br/>The specific aims are:<br/><br/><br/>- to expose advanced students to the breadth of the Earth Sciences through a combination of seminars, course work and field teaching;<br/><br/><br/>- to provide state-of-the-art knowledge of specific areas in the Earth Sciences through a combination of seminars, course work, and faculty-supervised independent research;<br/><br/><br/>- to develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for independent research;<br/><br/><br/>- to develop communication and presentation skills to an advanced level.<br/><br/><br/>- Learning Outcomes<br/><br/><br/>- At the end of the Earth Sciences MASt course, students will be expected to have developed a specialized understanding and knowledge of particular areas geological science, and an awareness of the latest state of research and developments in those areas.<br/><br/><br/>Students will have:<br/><br/><br/>- carried out an individual research project in an area of current geological relevance, communicating the results clearly via written reports and a poster presentation;<br/><br/><br/>- acquired practical, organizational and presentation skills that will enable them to continue successfully with research in other professional careers.<br/>