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Find out moreMSci Geology with Geography
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Sciences
- UCAS Course Code
- F647
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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In the UK for Research Quality in Geography and Environmental Sciences
The Times University Rankings 20254th
In the World for citations per paper in Earth and Marine Sciences
QS World University Rankings 2025Course Overview
Why MSci Geology with Geography at UEA?
In our MSci Geology with Geography degree, you’ll be trained in how Earth’s processes impinge on humanity. You’ll study the supply of critical resources, natural hazards, and the maintenance of soil, water and atmospheric quality.
Why choose UEA?
- Teaching quality: learn from experts at the forefront of their fields
- Superb fieldwork opportunities: fieldwork begins on the campus and extends through Norfolk to the coast. You’ll take many field courses throughout the UK and to overseas locations such as Central Greece and Santorini
- Superb analytical facilities: UEA’s advanced analytical facilities allow for research quality dissertations
What is MSci Geology with Geography?
This master's degree in geology takes a holistic approach to geology and geography. It emphasises the key challenges threatening humanity. You’ll look at parallel situations in the geological record and see how we can address them in the future.
You’ll study through our flexible, modular course. You’ll have several compulsory modules but can also curate your degree by selecting from a large range of optional modules.
You’ll experience fieldwork of various sorts: mapping, observations, measurements and experiments.
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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.
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).
Careers
Career Pathways
With an MSci Geology with Geography degree, you could launch a career as:
- Field geologist: conduct field surveys varying from on-the-ground mapping to remote sensing of a survey area, culminating in detailed analysis
- Geophysical surveyor: design, conduct and evaluate surveys of any scale from finding buried utilities to resource evaluation
- Laboratory geochemist: analyse water samples, rocks, fossils, soils – any geological materials with a battery of modern analytical tools
- Hazard and risk assessment: meaningful risk assessment must evaluate the myriad contributors to dangerous outcomes
- Agricultural management: maintaining soil health and water quality is key to long-term farming stability
Career Support
Our modules are designed with an emphasis on embedded skills, which will enhance your employment prospects. From project design, costing, data collection, processing, analysis and evaluation, you'll gain a holistic approach to problems. We define the skills acquired in a module and within specific practical classes and explain the relevance to the workplace.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
You’ll be well-positioned to follow a career in the area described above. There are persistent needs in these sectors, and appropriately skilled graduates are in high demand. You may alternatively find that you want to continue researching some aspects of your degree to PhD-level.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation of knowledge through compulsory modules that explore topics such as environmental challenges, the atmosphere and oceans. The modules also look at developing field and research skills. You’re likely to come across subjects that are new to you, sparking interests that may shape your studies over the next four years.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your second year, you’ll take compulsory modules alongside optional modules, giving you the freedom to tailor your course to your interests. You can choose from a range of specialist optional modules in closely related fields such as geophysics, meteorology and oceanography. There’s also the opportunity to take part in field courses on some of the modules.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your third year, you’ll spend a substantial amount of time on your Independent Project, giving you the chance to investigate an area of interest in depth and put everything you’ve learnt throughout your degree into practice. You’ll select from a range of optional modules, including topics covering natural hazards, paleoclimatology, and an overseas geosciences field course.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 40, Max Credits: 60)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll carry out a substantial piece of independent research in a topic that matches your interests. Alongside this, you’ll study advanced level subjects chosen from a wide range of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
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Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You’ll be taught by a range of earth science specialists and the teaching emphasises areas most relevant to today’s geo-environmental problems, such as water catchment management and water health; restricting pollutant mobility; maintaining soil health; assessing and mitigating geological hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, coastal stability and flooding.
You’ll develop particular expertise in data handling, analysis and evaluation.
Assessment
Every module has an independent assessment dedicated to its own content. Generally, assessment is via an examination and/or coursework.
The detail of module assessment varies tremendously and may constitute an essay, reflective report, extended research on a topic, development of a portfolio and focused tests.
A dissertation in the final year provides an opportunity to blend many of the skills you’ve developed as a scientist to conduct a novel study through the complete development of a research project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in either Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Merit
T levels
Obtain an overall Distinction. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, and Science.
- 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.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- 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.
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL5 in Geography, Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
- International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) 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, UEA International Study Centre 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.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- 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 for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(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 may 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.
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: