MSc Energy Geosciences

Royal Holloway offers a Postgraduate course in Earth Sciences from the Department of Earth Sciences, which focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of how our planet works. The course content is designed to offer niche expertise and specialized skills that make the students stand out in the competitive international job market in Earth Sciences.Course Content: The course content includes a deep understanding of how physical, chemical, biological and computational sciences can be applied to geological, geophysical, geochemical and geobiological problems on Earth and the planets. A wide range of topics like structural geology, sedimentation and stratigraphy, volcanology, geophysical exploration and risk, and groundwater resources and contamination, are also covered in the program.Key Modules: The program consists of three major components: lectures, practicals and research. The lecture component involves modules that are studied alongside MSci students which provides a deeper understanding of the subject followed by advanced topics and the latest concepts. The practicals involve fieldwork in the UK and abroad, and laboratory work.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Geological Society of London, the recognized UK professional body for earth scientists.Future Careers: The course provides students with an in-depth and specialized understanding of Earth Sciences, which makes them stand out in the global job market. Graduates can find opportunities in diverse sectors like environmental consultancy, the environmental services sector, and geotechnical consultancy, as well as in the petroleum and mineral exploration industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.