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Qualification
Master of Earth Sciences - MESci
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Discover planet Earth: from natural hazards to natural resources, from the history of life to the history of the planet itself.You don’t need to have studied geology before and this programme can open the door to a career as a professional geologist in industries such as petroleum, mineral resources, engineering geology and environmental assessment. You will gain a thorough and highly practical training in modern geology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork.F601 shares the first two years with F600, with the final two years providing more advanced training in all aspects of geology. You choose from a wide range of applied and more academic modules to create your own pathway. Again, there is high level of field-based training designed specifically to give you skills in data analysis, synthesis, problem solving, research and reporting your results. Semester Two of Year Three can be spent abroad at a partner university in Australia or New Zealand.This degree is accredited by the Geological Society of London, satisfying the requirements of Fellowship and Chartered Geologist status.This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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27,200per year
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GCSE/National 4/National 5 :
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.
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