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Studying earth sciences abroad

A degree in Earth Sciences offers international students an exciting opportunity to explore the planet's natural systems - like climate, oceans and geology.

Earth Sciences, as a degree, is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the study of the Earth and its various natural processes.

It encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's structure, composition, and dynamic systems.

Studying Earth Sciences allows individuals to explore the complexities of our planet and gain insights into natural processes that have shaped its history.

As the demand for environmental awareness and sustainable practices increases, Earth Scientists play a crucial role in addressing challenges related to climate change, natural hazards, and resource management. This degree offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about understanding the Earth's dynamic systems and contributing to the preservation of our planet for future generations.

Undergraduate

Graduates of a degree in Earth Sciences will have a wide variety of career options available to them in both scientific and environmental sectors. These include geologist, meteorologist, environmental consultant, hydrologist, and oceanographer. This degree equips individuals to work in geological surveys, environmental agencies, research institutions, and energy and resource companies.

Your degree will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and field trips. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to participate in practical fieldwork, geological mapping, or conduct research projects. Modules you study could include:

  • Geology and Earth Processes
  • Meteorology and Climate Science
  • Oceanography and Marine Sciences
  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Postgraduate

Graduates of a master's degree in Earth Sciences will have advanced expertise in specialized areas of the field, and this degree is ideal for those aspiring to become research scientists, university professors, or experts in environmental management and sustainability.

Your master's degree program will emphasize independent research, advanced data analysis, and the development of critical research skills. Modules you study could include:

  • Advanced Geophysics
  • Climate Change Science
  • Sustainable Resource Management
  • Geochemistry and Isotope Geology
  • Earthquake Seismology

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Earth Science MSc

Umeå University Sweden

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Earth Sciences MSc

University of Pécs Hungary

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Earth Sciences Master Degree

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherlands

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Earth Sciences MSc

Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Milan Italy

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Earth Sciences BSc

University of Alberta Canada

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Cleaner Earth Innovation MSc

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences Germany

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Geology: Applied Geoscience Master Degree

University of Wroclaw Poland

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Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) Bachelor Degree

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Australia

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Master of Philosophy, Research School of Earth Sciences Masters Degree (Research)

Australian National University Australia

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Earth Sciences: Environmental Management MSc

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience Dual Degree

The University of Western Australia Australia

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INSPIRE Ocean and Earth Science PhD

University of Southampton United Kingdom

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Earth Science BSc (Hons)

University of Northampton (UON) United Kingdom

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Master of Science (Earth Sciences) MSci

The University of Melbourne Australia

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