该课程主要通过讲座，实践课和实地考察相结合的方式进行。通常，讲座提供有关特定领域的关键信息，并确定讨论和辩论的主要领域。实用课程和田野调查使您可以直接体验Earth Science的实践和解释性技能。然后，基于在课程的正式联系时间之外通过讲座和独立学习所获得的知识，教程为较小的学生群体提供了讨论和辩论特定问题或领域的机会。这些类型的活动的平衡会随着课程的发展而变化，因为您会发展自己的知识和独立学习者的能力。这是该计划在其学生中发展的关键属性之一（因此，一旦完成该计划，您就可以为工作或继续学习做好准备）。在
Understanding the processes involved in shaping the Earth's surface, our natural resources, natural hazards, water supplies and renewable energy can inform us about the impact of past and present changes in environmental conditions. This knowledge will allow us to predict behaviour and develop solutions to protect society and the planet's future from today's global challenges.<br><br>Our flexible Geoscience degree, puts you in control, giving you both the fundamentals and increased specialisation as you progress, allowing you to choose a pathway of most interest to you.<br><br>Combining academic excellence and cutting-edge research, the course will equip you with the tools needed for employment in a range of sectors, including mineral exploration and petroleum geology, engineering geology, environmental and hydrogeology consultancies, GIS, geological surveys, or for further study or research. Numeracy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills developed on the course are highly valued in a wide range of non-geology careers, including teaching, business management, insurance and accounting, banking and finance.<br><br>In the first year, you will develop a fundamental understanding of Earth Sciences. Year 2 specialises more in the geological aspects, during which you will develop your knowledge of core geological disciplines associated with igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary and tectonic processes. In Year 3, you will undertake a geological research dissertation and increase your understanding of specialist geological topics of your choice with optional residential fieldwork opportunities.<br><br>You may be able to transfer to the four-year MSci degree in Earth Sciences at the end of your second year. You can also apply to add a placement year to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.