MSc Applied Environmental Geology

The Applied Environmental Geology course is offered by Cardiff University and is a one-year MSc course that gives students a broad overview of geology and its environmental applications. The course emphasises the importance of fieldwork and practical experience, and encourages students to develop skills in problem-solving and decision-making in an environmental context.Course Content: The course is designed to provide comprehensive training in environmental geology, introducing students to the central aspects of the subject, such as natural resources, hazards and environmental change. The coursework includes a mix of classroom learning, lab work, fieldwork, and independent research. The course also covers the subject of environmental regulation and consultation, and how geology can be applied to solve environmental problems. Key Modules: A few of the key modules students will study in this course may include Introduction to Environmental Geoscience; Pollution Science; Fugitive Contaminants; Environmental Assessment & Remediation; Case Studies in Environmental Assessment and Remediation. Future Careers: Graduates of the Applied Environmental Geology course have found employment in a wide range of professions, including environmental consultancy, regulation and hydrocarbon exploration. This course also offers the skills needed to undertake doctoral research in this field. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.