Earth Sciences

About this course

Earth sciences is the study of our planet in its entirety, from the deep interior through the crust, oceans and atmosphere to the surface environments where life exists and human societies are built. It draws on geology, geophysics, geochemistry, oceanography, atmospheric science and environmental science to understand the processes that have shaped and continue to shape the Earth over billions of years. As climate change, natural hazards and resource questions move to the centre of global policy debates, earth scientists are increasingly essential in providing the evidence and analysis that informs decisions about how to manage and adapt to a changing planet. At Durham University this four-year, full-time programme equips you to tackle the problems of today and the future, developing a deep understanding of natural and environmental hazards, their management, mitigation and the adaptat

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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