Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Physics of the Solid Earth
- Crustal Geophysics
- Changes in Global Paleoenvironment
- Tectonic Regimes
- Engineering & Environmental Geology
- Chemical Fluxes in the Earth
- Paleoecology
- Igneous Petrogenesis
- Quantitative Techniques in Mineralogy and Metamorphic Petrology
- Rotation of the Earth
- Theory of Global Geodynamics
- Paleomagnetism
- Advanced Exploration Seismology
- Borehole Seismic
- Gravity and Magnetic Methods
- Mathematical Formulations of Seismic Wave Phenomena
- Genesis of Mineral Deposits
- Marine Geology
- Flow and Transport in Fractured Rock
- Advanced Engineering and Environmental Geology
- Deformation Mechanisms
- Stable Isotope Geochemistry
- Trace Element Geochemistry
- Methods in Advanced Research in Geochemistry
- Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry
- Biogeochemistry
- Petroleum Geology
- Modern and Ancient Sedimentary Environments
- Palynology and Paleobotany
- Special Topics in Earth Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree (minimum second class) in an appropriate area of study
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
