Program Overview
The Geoscience at Royal Holloway University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 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 humanities. 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 Geoscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geoscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- study the interaction of physical, chemical and biological processes relating to the Earth as a dynamic system through time (crust-mantle processes, surface processes, biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere).
- examine geological materials (minerals, rocks, fluids) and the use of geological maps to represent three-dimensional spatial variations and their interpretation in a temporal framework.
- consider the application of earth sciences and its social and political role to resource exploitation (hydrocarbons, minerals, water), civil and environmental engineering (construction, waste disposal) and environmental hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels
- ABB-BBB
- the educational context in which academic achievements have been gained
- whether the Extended Project Qualification is being taken
GCSE
- At least five GCSE passes at grade A*-C including English and Mathematics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Holloway University of London 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 Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
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Runnymede, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months