Earth Sciences specialization
Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)Program Overview
The Earth Sciences specialization at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) is a Master programme in Arts & Design taught in English, French over 36 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 specialization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Paris, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences specialization 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
- Geology (including fieldwork)
- Mathematics and numerical algorithms
- Continuum and solid mechanics
- Strenght of materials
- Fluid mechanics
- Chemical process
- 4 week internship
- Geology for engineers (including fieldwork)
- Soil and rock mechanics
- Geophysical prospecting (including fieldwork)
- Data processing and computer science
- Concrete
- 8 week internship
- Engineering geology, hydrogeology, borehole logging, geothermal
- Final internship (20 24 weeks) with a dissertation and its defence
- Two specialization options:
- 1) Geophysics-Geotechnics : Foundations, structures, modeling
- 2) Hydrosciences : Bio-geo-chemistry, hydrology, environmental risks
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Opportunities
Further studies- PhD in a laboratory or within the framework of an industrial contract through research (CIFRE Research agreement with industry), specialist school, (School of petroleum and motors, IFP Institut Français du Pétrole etc.), masters degree specializing in management.
Careers
- Earth science graduates occupy positions as research engineers, construction site engineers and research and development engineers in the following sectors: civil engineering, building and public works, foundations, mineral resource, petroleum, natural disasters, geoscience, water resources, the environment, etc.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)
Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)
Paris, France
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, French
- Duration 36 months
