Environmental Geoscience with a Year of International Study - MSci (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist you’ll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to overcome some of our most significant threats.You’ll graduate with an integrated Masters degree (MSci) in Environmental Geoscience from one of the UK’s most highly regarded departments in a ...Read more

Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist you’ll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to overcome some of our most significant threats.You’ll graduate with an integrated Masters degree (MSci) in Environmental Geoscience from one of the UK’s most highly regarded departments in a course that guides you to develop a deep understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planetThis versatile four-year course will develop your scientific understanding and hands-on experience of environmental, ecological and health issues, combined with valuable workplace experience and professional connections you’ll make during your international yearYour final year will be spent studying abroad in a partner university in Canada, the United States, Australia or New Zealand, giving you the chance to experience a new culture, develop key skills and study unique geological and environmental conditions in situ.We offer a broad range of optional courses to allow you to tailor your degree to your own learning interestsYou’ll study a hands-on degree with an extensive fieldwork programme and over 60% of timetabled study time taken up by hands on practical classesStudy in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teachingDuration: 4 years full time

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£25,200 per year

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Annual fee - 25200 and Placement Year Fee - 20% of your Annual Tuition fee

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Bianka
01 Mar 24
Environmental Geoscience with a Year of International Study - MSci (Hons)
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Amelie
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded over 170 years ago....

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Egham  0.6 miles away

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