Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at Durham University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design 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 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 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 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
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
- Earth Materials
- Field Studies
- Principles of Earth Sciences
- Understanding Earth Sciences.
- Earth Materials
- Field Studies
- Understanding Earth Sciences
- Environment and Resources.
- Mathematical Methods in Geosciences
- Further Mathematics for Geoscientists
- Principles of Earth Sciences
- Physics for Geoscientists.
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Sedimentary Environments
- Fieldwork (Geological)
- Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry and Petrology.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Two science subjects at A-level or equivalent are required for all courses.
- For the Geophysics route, Mathematics or Further Mathematics at A-level at grade B or above, or a comparable qualification in Mathematics is required.
- AAA
- grade 37
- grade C
- grade C or above in English
- 62 with no score less than 56 in each component.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University 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 Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months