MSc Applied Environmental Geology in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Cardiff University | Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 28,200
(c. USD37,778.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Geologists working professionally in consulting firms, regulatory bodies, and government environmental organizations need to utilize diverse transferable skills in their roles. Individuals who can showcase abilities in public outreach, effective communication, professional research, and technical writing—alongside academic expertise and fieldwork competencies—are particularly valued in these fields. This intensive MSc in Applied Environmental Geology combines classroom instruction with hands-on professional projects. The program focuses on enhancing your adaptable skills within a practical setting, giving you a competitive edge whether you're entering the geology sector or pursuing doctoral studies.

Career opportunities - Graduates from this program are in high demand across industries, frequently holding a competitive advantage in employment due to the course's practical focus and the versatile skills they acquire. Potential career paths include roles in consulting firms, regulatory agencies, or governmental environmental organizations worldwide. Alternatively, you might opt to advance your research through a PhD program. Alumni have secured positions with prominent organizations such as Network Rail, Mott McDonald, Natural Resources Wales, England's Environment Agency, WSP, Ove Arup, Atkins, and various specialized geo-environmental consultancies and agencies throughout the UK.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Typically, you will need to have either:

a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as civil engineering, earth science environmental engineering, environmental science, or mining, or an equivalent international degree
or a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.

IELTS (Academic) - IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5

Tuition GBP 28,200
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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