MSci Environmental Geoscience
About this course
MSci in Environmental Geoscience, an earth and environmental sciences degree studying interactions between geological systems and human activity. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes a compulsory independent project in the final year. The first year covers core foundations through Earth Materials, History of Life, Dynamic Earth, and Surface Processes, alongside optional choices such as Foundations of Physical Geoscience. The second year introduces Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Isotope Geology, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, and Introduction to Environmental Geoscience, with optional modules including Geomorphology and Principles of Climate. The third year focuses on Geological and Environmental Mapping, Groundwater Science, and Environmental Geochemistry, complemented by options like Field Geophysics and Ocean Physics and Climate Change. The fourth year features advanced study through Earth and Planetary System Science and the Independent MSci Project, alongside optional topics such as Seismic Risk Assessment and Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects to preferably include two sciences, with no higher level score below 5. Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred)
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What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 53%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Earth Materials
- History of Life
- Dynamic Earth
- Surface Processes
- The Earth
- Geochemistry
- Maps, Images and Structures
- Foundations of Physical Geoscience
- Mathematical Methods for Geoscience
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Isotope Geology
- Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Introduction to Environmental Geoscience
- Introduction to Mineral Resources
- Geomorphology
- Vertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Global Geophysics
- Principles of Climate
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Numerical Methods for Earth Sciences
- Geological and Environmental Mapping
- Groundwater Science
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Field Geophysics
- Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Patterns A
- Ocean Physics and Climate Change
- Crustal Dynamics, Mountain Building and Basin Evolution
- Earth and Planetary Materials
- Tectonic Geomorphology
- Paleoclimate and Paleoenvironmental Change
- Geodynamics and Global Tectonics
- Statistics for Geoscientists
- Earth and Planetary System Science
- Independent MSci Project
- Seismic Risk Assessment
- Mining and Mineral Processing
- Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination
- Advanced Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Studies
- Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard
- Palaeoceanography
- Geological, Geotechnical and Hydro-meteorological Hazards
- Meteorological and Hydrogeological Hazards
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on MSci Environmental Geoscience at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.