Earth Sciences

University of Oxford
Postgraduate MESc Full-time 4 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

A*AA - AAAA

About this course

Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon. The rapidly-changing scope and nature of the subject is reflected in the course at Oxford, which provides sound and broadly-based scientific training.

We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as applying theory and techniques from other disciplines to the study of the Earth and the environment. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugearth.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades A*AA - AAAA
Scottish Higher AAAAB - AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Higher AA - AAB
BTEC D*D*D* - DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
2114 Physical scientists
2121 Civil engineers
2152 Environment professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Earth Sciences - MESc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Oxford
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences