This course combines the skills of geology and geophysics to study the Earth in this professionally accredited, integrated Master's degree. The principal challenge facing the world’s growing population is how to maintain sustainable access to the natural resources – water, energy and food – that are necessary for us to enjoy a good quality of life, while protecting the environment. The science and engineering behind understanding and solving this challenge lie at the heart of earth science, an interdisciplinary subject which encompasses physics, chemistry, mathematics and other sciences. It can be applied to the study of Earth to give us an understanding of how our planet works, from its internal core, crust and oceans, to the atmosphere and our solar system. All our courses combine a strong traditional emphasis on observational and field skills with the numerical and analytical fundamental science required to understand Earth processes and systems quantitatively. We also emphasise the development of transferable professional skills such as group working, problem-solving, drawing inferences from incomplete data, IT, and oral and written communication.  Geology provides a rigorous approach to observing the Earth. Geophysics provides the tools to interpret those observations. Together, these disciplines can help us to find solutions to current issues such as climate change and resource management. This professionally accredited course covers a blend of geology and geophysics modules. The modular nature of the course enables you to gain a solid understanding of geosciences while tailoring your study programme to suit your interests. Geology provides a rigorous approach to observing the Earth. Geophysics provides the tools to interpret those observations. Together, these disciplines can help us to find solutions to current issues such as climate change and resource management. This professionally accredited course covers a blend of geology and geophysics modules. The modular nature of the course enables you to gain a solid understanding of geosciences while tailoring your study programme to suit your interests.