Explore the mysteries of the planet and develop an in-depth understanding of the Earth as a complex system. As part of this integrated master's course, you'll spend your third year studying abroad at a renowned research institution. You'll gain the knowledge and skills for a high-level career in geoscience or to continue your scientific research.

This master's in geology with year abroad will provide you with extensive, in-depth knowledge of geology. You'll explore subjects such as:

• physical volcanology
• plate boundary tectonics
• natural resources and sustainable development
• marine geology
• current and past climate change

In the final year, you'll choose a topic and carry out your own research investigation. You'll work with our academic experts and world-class analytical facilities.

Your expertise will be in high demand after you graduate, as we increase our demand for raw materials like:

• lithium
• rare earth elements like copper and nickel
• fossil fuels
• traditional minerals

With a degree in Geology you can:

• examine past climate events to help predict climate change
• develop ways to discover new natural resources and exploit known ones responsibly
• understand natural hazards and help avoid them
• study volcanoes and the behaviour of magma

Roles you could go into include:

• engineering geologist
• geochemist
• geophysicist
• geoscientist
• geotechnical engineer
• hydrogeologist
• mudlogger
• wellsite geologist