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Find out moreMSci Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad
Key details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Sciences
- UCAS Course Code
- F64B
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Course options
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In the UK for Research Quality in Geography and Environmental Sciences
The Times University Rankings 20256th
In the World for citations per paper in Earth and Marine Sciences
QS World University Rankings 2026Course Overview
Explore the classical areas of earth sciences in this modern degree that will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Our MSci Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad degree explores questions such as: What happens during an earthquake? What’s going on inside an erupting volcano? How does a meteorite impact affect the Earth? Why do flash floods happen and can we stop them? Why do some landslides carry on for years, but others develop very quickly?
You’ll follow an advanced four-year Master’s programme that takes a very modern approach to Earth science – one that links geology with physical geography, human society and a multitude of surface and environmental processes. You’ll get out in the field or into the lab to use the principles of geology and physical geography to explore topics including plate tectonics, natural resources, geochemistry, earthquakes, volcanoes, soil health and water quality. You’ll also explore the important relationships between these topics and other disciplines in geography and across the environmental sciences – an opportunity not usually available in traditional geology departments.
Studying Geology with Geography will help you understand the solid Earth and the societal consequences of its processes – such as volcanoes, earthquakes and floods. You’ll explore the interaction of human society and the Earth using geology, geography, social science and the core sciences, with the opportunity to focus on areas that most interest you. As well as an introduction to geology and the earth system, in your first year you’ll gain an important foundation in research skills, and exposure to a range of environmental problems in relation to the climate, natural hazards, land use, biodiversity and sustainability. As you progress through the course, you’re able to specialise choosing from a wide range of modules covering topics such as plate tectonics, sediments, volcanoes, earthquakes, earth resources and ancient climates. What’s more, you’ll spend your third year studying abroad with one of our university exchange partners in Australasia, North America or Europe, experiencing other cultures and expanding your horizons. In your final year, you'll study advanced, Master’s-level modules and complete an in-depth research project.
At UEA, our vast research expertise means we provide world-class teaching, and our international reputation ensures that you’ll have a wealth of career opportunity after you graduate. You’ll be held in high esteem in the wider geosciences' community for the high levels of laboratory, field and transferable skills you’ll acquire during the course. You’ll also benefit from a flexible and adaptable degree programme, where conventional subject boundaries are dissolved to give you an integrated learning experience. Check out this solar water pump start-up project, founded by UEA graduates.
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Year Abroad
This course gives you the chance to live and study abroad – gaining invaluable knowledge, experience and contacts.
For further details, visit the Study Abroad section of our website.
Accreditations
This course has been accredited by The Geological Society of London. This accreditation status provides added assurance to prospective students that the course content and structure has been approved by an independent body of academics and industrialists and that the teaching is of the highest quality. An accredited degree will reduce the amount of post-graduation experience required for applications for Chartered Geologist and Chartered Scientist. A professional geoscientist holding an accredited degree is eligible to apply for Chartered status one year earlier than those with unaccredited degrees. Those holding two accredited degrees (e.g. BSc and MSc) can apply two years earlier.
In order to receive the award of an accredited degree, you’re required to follow an accredited pathway – this is something that your advisor and course director will be able to advise you on. The accredited pathway requires you to take particular modules and also requires you to undertake a certain amount of field work (partly achieved by taking the required modules and partly by undertaking some fieldwork for the final year project).
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The Geological Society of London
This course has been accredited by The Geological Society of London.
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Geoscientist
- Engineering geologist
- Geological consultant
- Earth sciences technician
- Cartographer
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
As a Geology with Geography graduate, you could go on to a very wide range of careers with previous graduates achieving high rates of employment. You could work for national and international agencies, private sector or governments, in the areas of geological resource management, economic and social development, planning, or policy making. Alternatively, you may pursue a PhD in geology, geography or a related discipline.
During your studies, you’ll meet potential employers during internships and at our annual Careers Fair, which attracts a wide range of employers interested in graduates with geographical and geological skills.
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Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Contextual offer: BBB including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management.
Contextual offer: DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management.
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Diploma: DD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management plus B at A-Level, or DD plus B at A-Level in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Contextual offer: DD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management plus C at A-Level, or DD plus C at A-Level in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Extended Certificate: D in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management plus AB at A-Level, or D plus AB at A-Level in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Contextual offer: D in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Countryside Management plus BB at A-Level, or D plus BB at A-Level in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
NOTE: For Animal Management we accept Extended Diploma only as content not acceptable for other BTEC suites.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, and Science.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as BSc Environmental Science with a Foundation Year.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL5 in Geography, Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
AAB including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL5 in Geography, Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Field courses are available every year of your course. We fully subsidise the cost of one residential field course. The others are 50% subsidised and carry a cost to students of around £250–£400, depending on destination and duration. These costs cover your accommodation, meals and transport.
You can find out more about the field courses in the module information.
You’re eligible for reduced fees during your year abroad. Further details are available on our Tuition Fees pages.
There will be extra costs related to items such as travel and accommodation during your year abroad, which will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: