Geosciences and Sustainable Energy Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

On this innovative Geosciences and Sustainable Energy degree at Royal Holloway University of London, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to take an active part in the energy transition and the movement towards building a cleaner and more sustainable society.

• BSc Geosciences & Sustainable Energy will give you a deep understanding of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, ocean energy, and the emerging technologies to harness the power of natural resources, as well as efficient resource management, and how to minimise waste and reduce pollution.  

• You will be taught by academics with extensive industry experience allowing you to acquire highly employable practical skills and analytical abilities

• You’ll study a hands-on degree with over 60 hours of fieldwork and over 60% of timetabled study time taken up by hands on practical classes

• Study in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teaching

Career opportunities

BSc Geosciences & Sustainable Energy at Royal Holloway, University of London is a new degree course that is structured to prepare graduates for a wide range of geosciences careers, including energy-related jobs in government agencies, energy companies & consultancies, NGO’s, local government and the service industry. You will develop a broad skillset in renewable energy and resources exploration together with technical skills in the field of subsurface evaluation (geophysics, geology, sedimentology) and geospatial data analysis (GIS), attractive to employers in the energy sector, environmental organisations and many other fields. Graduates will also acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Geosciences and their importance for understanding current climate and environmental issues and their role in supporting the development of a sustainable society. Throughout your course you will benefit from our excellent ties with government agencies, international energy companies and local consultancies