
Earth Sciences and Physical Geography MEarthSci
Course Overview - Earth Sciences and Physical Geography MEarthSci
If you want to help tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world, this degree is for you.
The world needs geographers and Earth scientists now more than ever before.
For example, we need them to help us:
* address the climate crisis
* adapt to environmental changes
* live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth
Our degree will help you play a valuable role in addressing global challenges facing our planet and society.
This degree offers you flexibility in your studies o...
If you want to help tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world, this degree is for you.<br/><br/>The world needs geographers and Earth scientists now more than ever before.<br/><br/>For example, we need them to help us:<br/><br/><br/>* address the climate crisis<br/><br/><br/>* adapt to environmental changes<br/><br/><br/>* live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth<br/><br/><br/>Our degree will help you play a valuable role in addressing global challenges facing our planet and society.<br/><br/>This degree offers you flexibility in your studies of a wide range of interests across geography and the Earth sciences. You can build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about.<br/><br/>For example, you may enjoy:<br/><br/><br/>* studying the Earth sciences but want greater flexibility in your honours years, or<br/><br/><br/>* studying physical geography, but also want a deeper understanding of how the Earth works<br/><br/><br/><strong>MEarthSci</strong><br/><br/>Our 5-year Earth Sciences and Physical Geography (MEarthSci) degree follows the 4-year BSc Earth Science and Physical Geography degree until the end of Year 4. The degree then requires you to take an extra year of study. You will complete an additional independent research project in Year 5.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Learn from one of the UKs largest and most successful groups of geographers, and Earth and environmental scientists.<br/><br/><br/>* Be taught by leading national and international Earth scientists across a range of fields.<br/><br/><br/>* Study a degree that has real-world relevance and enhances your employability.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain valuable networking and potential employment opportunities through our connections. You can meet and interact with professionals from different sectors, and work with practitioners and industry experts to gain valuable experience during your studies.<br/><br/><br/>* Conduct your own advanced independent research project on a topic of your choice, supported by a supervisor, in Year 5.<br/><br/><br/>* An integrated masters programme offers a deeper focus on research and provides useful preparation for further studies, such as a PhD.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FF6V
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
BBBB by end of S5 or AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two from Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Geography at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, in place of Mathematics at A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
30
from 32 points with 655 at HL to 30 points with 555 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two from Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5 (if not at HL).
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB - BBB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: two from Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, or Mathematics, Science and Additional Science, all at B, in place of Mathematics at A.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |