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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Geoscientists are concerned with a blend of scientific disciplines – including biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics – to better understand planet Earth and the processes that continue to shape our world and all life within.Study Geoscience with a Year of International Study at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll enjoy a year spent studying abroad in a partner university in Canada, the United States, Australia or New Zealand – further developing your skills and broadening your life experiences.Here at Royal Holloway you’ll study in a department consistently ranked among the UK’s top 10 (The Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide 2018), and contribute to our leading research culture as you work towards your degree.You’ll graduate with a Master of Science in a field with excellent graduate employability prospects. The research and practical skills you’ll develop along the way will make you a highly employable candidate in a variety of sectors, and leave you well placed for further postgraduate study.Develop an in-depth understanding of the complex systems that govern our planetEnjoy extensive fieldwork opportunities.Contribute to our renowned research culture with your year 4 Independent Geoscience Project.Gain practical skills geared towards a career in Earth Sciences and other related fields.Graduate with an integrated Masters degree in Earth Sciences.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
including a Science subjectWhere an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Including an acceptable Science subject.
In a relevant subject with at least 24 level 3 credits in Science units at Distinction.Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
6,5,5 at Higher Level, including an acceptable Science subject, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Including H3 in one acceptable Science subject.
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Science subject.
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Science subject.
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,900 per year
Students from EU
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£28,900 per year
Students from International
£28900 Per year
Part of the University of London, Royal Holloway was founded over 170 years ago and today offers world-class teaching and research....
