Earth Sciences MASt

The MASt in Earth Sciences aims to train to master's-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.

The specific aims are:


- to expose advanced students to the breadth of the Earth Sciences through a combination of seminars, course work and field teaching;


- 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;


- to develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for independent research;


- to develop communication and presentation skills to an advanced level.


• Learning Outcomes



• 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.



Students will have:


- carried out an individual research project in an area of current geological relevance, communicating the results clearly via written reports and a poster presentation;


- acquired practical, organizational and presentation skills that will enable them to continue successfully with research in other professional careers.