Earth Sciences UCL

Overview

On entry to the programme, you will select one of two pathways through the subject. These are either the General Earth Science stream, which allows the most flexibility in your choice of modules, or the Palaeobiology, stream, which allows a range of more focussed modules, some not normally available to other students. The programme includes many optional modules across Earth Sciences.The BSc Earth Sciences programme is intended to provide a complete education and training that will qualify students for a wide range of professional employment or postgraduate education and research within and outside the subject area. We also offer International and MSci programme variants incorporating a year abroad and/or independent-research components, which are intended as an entry route for high-level professional employment or postgraduate education and research.

The third year has an emphasis on individual initiative and problem-based learning.

What this course will give you

This programme emphasises the holistic nature of the Earth Sciences. It offers the opportunity to specialise within Earth Sciences and, by the appropriate choice of modules, graduate with a degree in Earth Sciences (General) or Earth Sciences (Palaeobiology).

You will be taught by  University College London (UCL) lecturers who are active researchers within their fields, ensuring everything you learn is up to date and providing you with opportunities to take part in cutting-edge research activities. 

Employability

You will develop both discipline-based and highly sought after analytical skills, together with practical skills such as 

• planning, 
• conducting and reporting on investigations, 
• collecting, recording and analysing data 
• and the ability to undertake field and laboratory research.