BSc (Hons) Earth Science (Placement Year)
Course Overview
This Earth Science degree provides a comprehensive understanding of our planet's systems and prepares you to tackle pressing global challenges related to sustainability and resource management. You will choose a specialized pathway after your first year to tailor your expertise for a dynamic career. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in a sector critical to the future energy transition.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose from specialized pathways to focus your studies on specific Earth science disciplines
- Gain the skills needed for careers in sustainable resource management and the green energy transition
- Prepare for roles listed on the UK's Shortage Occupation List with high industry demand
- Build a foundation for direct employment or further study on an applied Master's degree
- Learn to address critical issues like climate change, natural hazards, and building resilient cities
Course Overview
This Earth Science degree provides a comprehensive understanding of our planet's systems and prepares you to tackle pressing global challenges related to sustainability and resource management. You will choose a specialized pathway after your first year to tailor your expertise for a dynamic career. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in a sector critical to the future energy transition.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose from specialized pathways to focus your studies on specific Earth science disciplines
- Gain the skills needed for careers in sustainable resource management and the green energy transition
- Prepare for roles listed on the UK's Shortage Occupation List with high industry demand
- Build a foundation for direct employment or further study on an applied Master's degree
- Learn to address critical issues like climate change, natural hazards, and building resilient cities
Requirements
Modules
- Analysis of the Earth and Environment
- Earth Materials
- Engineering Geology and Geohazards
- Global Environmental Challenges
- How the Earth Works
- Sedimentology and Palaeontology
- Dynamic Earth
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Professional Skills and Careers
- Sedimentary Processes and Facies Analysis
- Structural Geology
- Hydrogeology and Fluid Flow
- Volcanoes
- Earth Evolution and Plate Tectonics
- Earth Science in the Workplace
- Mineral Resources and Exploration
- Research Project
- Analytical Methods for Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Applications of Palaeontology and Sedimentology
- Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology
