Environmental Geoscience - MSci
University of Exeter
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Designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of the geology, chemistry and physics of the Earth and to tackle global environmental challengesGain technical experience through more than 60 days of fieldwork, as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and a major final-year research projectStudy in Cornwall at Exeter’s Penryn Campus and gain access to incredible and unique local geoscience on your doorstepTaught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by the Camborne School of Mines, a ...Read more

Designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of the geology, chemistry and physics of the Earth and to tackle global environmental challengesGain technical experience through more than 60 days of fieldwork, as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and a major final-year research projectStudy in Cornwall at Exeter’s Penryn Campus and gain access to incredible and unique local geoscience on your doorstepTaught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by the Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teachingExcellent industrial links ensure that the skills gained will be highly valued by employers. Recent partners include: Rio Tinto, British Geological Survey, European Space Agency and CL:AIRE.

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WUSCA ranking:
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41/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
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11th
What students say
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Megan
17 Feb 25

It's a good place to study as it has a nice campus with lots of trees which looks nice in term 3. It could be improved by not having some assignments be due on the exact same day...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 25

The campus is beautiful and everything is within walking distance in the city. There are plenty of study areas around campus and lecturers are really engaging and approachable...Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D24M21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£30,900 per year

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£30,900 per year

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Megan
17 Feb 25
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It's a good place to study as it has a nice campus with lots of trees which looks nice in term 3. It could be improved by not having some assignments be due on the exact same day....
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SR
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17 Feb 25
Geography
The campus is beautiful and everything is within walking distance in the city. There are plenty of study areas around campus and lecturers are really engaging and approachable....
Read more
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University of Exeter
Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall England TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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