Geoscience

About this course

Geoscience is the study of planet Earth in all its complexity, from the deep processes of the mantle and the formation of rocks and minerals at the surface to the evolution of life, the dynamics of the atmosphere and oceans, and the forces that have shaped landscapes over billions of years. It is a discipline that combines the physical sciences, chemistry, and biology in the service of understanding a single extraordinarily complex system. As humanity faces challenges ranging from climate change and natural hazards to resource scarcity and environmental degradation, geoscientists play an increasingly important role in providing the knowledge and tools needed to respond. At Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, this four-year MSci Geoscience programme develops a holistic understanding of Earth and its life, taking you from the formation of our solar system through the deep history of t

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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