MEarthSci Honours Earth Science

at Newcastle University

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules
 

• Environment and Land Resources
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Earth System Science
• The Geosphere
• Geology and GIS Field Course
• Interpreting Geological Maps
• Geographic Information Systems
• Principles of Remote Sensing

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules
 

• Dissertation and Research Preparation
• Sustainable Solutions
• Minerals and their Instabilities
• Basin Analysis and Stratigraphy
• Global Element Cycling
• Geological Resources
• Geomicrobiology
• Basin Analysis Fieldtrip
• Research Methods in Environmental Pollution

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules
 

• Biogeochemistry
• Subsurface Investigations
• Earth and Environmental Science DissertationStage 4

A Level
ABB - BBB including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Biology or similar science-based A Level, but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A or AS Level.

International Baccalaureate
32 points with at least one science subject at Higher Level grade 5 from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. 

Tuition fees

Home Fee Students
£9,250

International Fee Students
£25,200

Earth science graduates are well qualified to enter a wide range of careers and the geoscience industry has a shortage of graduates with the skills taught in this course.

You will be able to enter the global geology industry with potential careers in:
 

• mining
• oil
• engineering
• water supply
• environmental sectors

The emerging alternative energy industry also needs these skills.

You will also develop a portfolio of graduate transferable skills that are highly valued by a wide range of employers outside the earth science sector, and which can open the door to graduate-entry programmes with major employers, such as:
 

• team working
• data analysis
• data interpretation
• enterprise