The Geological Sciences MGeol is a four-year Integrated Master’s degree with a year spent in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the USA, experiencing geological settings that don’t exist in the UK. It offers a broad and deep education in the geological processes that govern the evolution of the Earth’s surface and interior. This course has been accredited by The Geological Society of London, the recognised professional body for geoscientists. You'll be assessed through a variety of methods, specifically designed to help students learn, whatever their preferred learning style. We use both coursework and exams, but with a general progression from an emphasis on exams in year 1 towards an emphasis on coursework in your final year. MGeol graduates are highly regarded by employers for their teamwork, problem solving, IT and data handling and manipulation skills, as well as for the breadth of experience that they have acquired as part of their year studying abroad. The majority of our graduates goes on to successful careers in industry or with government bodies, or pursues PhD research as the first step on a career in academia.