Earth Sciences

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh

Qualification

Degree

Length

5 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.

About this course

Our 5-year Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) degree follows the structure of the 4-year BSc Earth Sciences degree until the end of Year 4. You will then take an extra year of study where you will complete an additional independent research project in Year 5. Are you fascinated by how our planet works, changes and how we live with it?

Or looking for a degree that combines geology, geography and environmental studies? That is where Earth sciences comes in. Earth sciences is the study of our planet and its evolution.

From earthquakes and volcanoes and how life has evolved, to our changing climate and oceans, and the resources that power our phones and cars. With a degree in Earth Sciences, you will explore everything from: The world needs Earth scientists now more than ever before.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

48-63 pts1%

80-95 pts2%

112-127 pts2%

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