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Geology and Physical Geography - MSci

University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our Geology and Physical Geography MSci with an International Year course is a flexible degree, supported by an extensive fieldwork programme, that will give you a broad-based knowledge of the Earth sciences.The Geology and Physical Geography with an International Year MSci programme gives you the opportunity to spend a year studying in an Earth sciences department overseas, before returning to Birmingham in Year 4 to specialise further. You will graduate with a broad range of experience and independent research skills - an ideal background for a wide variety of professional careers. You may go on to work in pollution control or hydrogeology, or you could opt to become a geotechnical engineer, work for the British Geological Survey, carry out research or go into teaching. A Geology and Physical Geography degree from Birmingham sets you up for a wide range of exciting careers.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,180per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    12th out of 72

    5th out of 27 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    152 72%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    61st

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    153 69%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    3rd

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    13th

    16

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