Geography and Earth Sciences postgraduate degrees in Scotland

10 universities offer 65 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate geography and earth sciences degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

14 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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Study spaces get very crowded and busy. However the facilities are always clean and nice. There is a lot of student support on offer and is advertised well. The location is very nice with loads of shops and cafes near by. Transport links are also very good.

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Heriot-Watt University

9 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 48th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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University of Aberdeen

5 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Applied Sedimentology and Structural Geology
  • Geophysics and Petrophysics
  • Production Geology
  • Professional Skills Incorporating International Field Trip
  • Project in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences
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Year 1
  • Applied Sedimentology and Structural Geology (GL5044)
  • Earth?s Energy Resources (GL5570)
  • Geophysics and Petrophysics (GL5011)
  • Geothermal Flow (GL5571)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
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The University of Edinburgh

10 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Year 1
  • Dissertation
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GeoEnergy MSc
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Carbon Storage and Monitoring (PGGE11139)
  • Dissertation in GeoEnergy (PGGE11252)
  • Environmental Geochemistry (PGGE11172)
  • Future GeoEnergy Resources (PGGE11261)
  • Hydrogeology 1: Applied Hydrogeology (EASC10082)
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University of Dundee

3 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Year 1
  • CP51044 - Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
  • CP52075 - Principles of Sustainability
  • Climate Change: Processes and Impacts
  • GE51011 - Research Training and Project Planning
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University of St Andrews

15 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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Having a small student community allows you to know most of your classmates and helps when it comes to collaborating on work. As it is quite a small town and far from a train station it aimes times feels a bit isolated.

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University of Stirling

1 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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Year 1
  • Applications in Earth Observation
  • Dissertation
  • Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
  • Geomatics
  • Planetary Exploration
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

1 geography-and-earth-sciences courses
star rating 2.6
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SCOTLAND
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Extreme Weather MSc
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Abertay University

1 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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The facilities are great, we have access to everything we need for our coursework and more. There is a gym and loads of options for sport. The uni holds events for all sorts of holidays and activities. The student union is really supportive. There are great initiatives for sustainability. Student life separate from the uni, as far as I’ve noticed, is very nightlife based but that might just be because I haven’t explored enough.

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MSc Environment and Business
clock icon 16 months full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Business Management(ANF517)
  • Environmental Management(EEM500)
  • MSc Dissertation (EEM517)(EEM517)
  • Project Management (BMT530)(BMT530)
  • Renewable Energy(EEM507)
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University of Strathclyde

6 geography-and-earth-sciences courses SCOTLAND
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My university is a great place to study because of the modern facilities and their great student support. The dedicated staff are always available to help any issues faced during your studies ranging from mental health to financial advice and academics.

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MSc Hydrogeology
clock icon 3 years part time
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Year 1
  • Aquifer Mechanics
  • Contaminated Land
  • Environmental Geochemistry
  • Global Water Policy
  • Groundwater Flow Modelling
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  • Education Studies; Professional Values
  • Professional Learning Through Enquiry
  • Professional Skills
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