地球科学是对地球，其结构，组成，历史和资源的研究。它关注地球深层地质与地表过程和环境，气候以及自然和人为变化的相互作用。荣誉计划的灵活性使您能够选择针对各种潜在职业的选择，同时在地球科学的核心方面（包括专业水平的现场技能）保持牢固的基础。
Earth Science is the study of the Earth system, in particular the interaction of geology with surface processes and environments, and associated natural and anthropogenic changes. Earth Science focuses on the study of past and future climate, water resources management, landscape evolution, environmental and natural hazard. You will use your understanding of the Earth system to solve real world socio-environmental problems. The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to choose your specialist subject after an integrated first and second year. We deliver a series of specialised courses that will uniquely prepare you for a career in geotechnical engineering.<br><br>Initially you will study the major themes of Earth Science, undertaking two courses in your first year. The first course covers fundamental geological principles, including the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, how rocks deform, and the evolution of the oceans and continents. The second course covers the evolution of life, surface processes and environments, climate change, the sustainable exploration for resources and energy, and associated environmental remediation.<br><br>You will undertake two courses in the second year. The first course builds your knowledge of the solid Earth, focusing on key geological, geochemical and geophysical processes, and in particular the relationship between the deep Earth and crustal and surface processes. The second course develops your understanding of the evolution of Earth life and environments, changing climate and biogeochemical cycles, Earth exploration, and resource management. Years 3 and 4 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study a number of core courses covering past and future climates, hydrogeology and environmental geochemistry, geomorphology, Quaternary geoscience, landscape modelling, and natural hazards. You will also develop advanced practical skills in Earth observation, and spatial and numerical analysis.