Why study
Environmental Earth Science at Aberystwyth University?
- Aberystwyth University offers you the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe. Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, our department is uniquely placed to make the most of the stunning landscapes that surround it, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities.
- You will explore and receive a detailed insight into Geological and Environmental Earth Sciences topics.
- This course will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of climate change.
- You will understand the impacts of volcanic eruptions on the environment and insights into mass extinction events.
- Your mentors and lecturers will inform you of the current trends in Geohazards and provide training in engineering Geology and Hydrology.
- You will develop a solid understanding of contemorary environmental issues: pollution, climate change, waste disposal among many others.
- Our facilities are recognised by NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)
- We offer fieldwork opportunities in each of the three years of your degree.
- For those who would like to study through the medium of Welsh, there are number of modules available to those who have interest.Check out the module tab for more information.
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What can I do with a
degree in Environmental Earth Sciences?
Our graduates have, for example, found employment as
environmental consultants, planners, civil servants, surveyors, and in
education amongst man other things.
Employability is embedded within all courses provided by us.
Our degrees provide a solid foundation for a vast array of careers across a
range of sectors. In a rapidly shifting global economy, our graduates are
adaptable and able to draw on a range of transferable skills, ensuring that they
are always in demand.
The skill sets include:
- Enhanced mathematical and computational skills;
- Effective problem solving and creative thinking skills;
- Information technology skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Time-management, organisational skills;
- Communication skills both written and oral;
- Self-motivation and self-reliance.
What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying?
Click here to find out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.
Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.
Bursaries
are also available to support shorter student placements during the holiday
period. Each year we host a competition which invites students to share their
work experiences via a report and oral presentation, with the winners receiving
a prize and feedback from members of the business community who sit on a judging
panel.
International Opportunities:
Alongside
employment experience, independent travel is also acknowledged as a key
ingredient in student development. To support this, we offer bursaries to
support undergraduate travel. Recent destinations have included Uganda,
Madagascar, Peru, Mount Etna and the United States.
DGES
has also established Erasmus Exchange Programmes with the University of Bergen,
the University of Oulu, Finland, and the University Centre in Svalbard, giving
students the unique experience of studying in one of the world’s most extreme
environments. We also have strong links with a number of universities in North
America, where students can complete their second year of study. In recent
years, our Exchange Co-ordinator has overseen placements at Purdue University
(Indiana), the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia, the University
of Montana and the University of Ottawa in Canada.
What will I learn?
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what
you may study during the three year degree scheme.
In
your first year you will be introduced to:
- Primary (solid earth) and secondary (surface processes) environments;
- Past and present Environmental changes;
- Potential for predicting future changes in our climate and environment;
- Field and laboratory skills spanning geology and physical geography.
In your second year you will discover;
- Geochemistry;
- The methods of chemical analysis of natural materials;
- How to apply geophysical and geographical techniques used in site investigations;
- Quantitative and qualitative data sets.
In your third year you will undertake:
- Independent research project or dissertation;
- Optional modules including: engineering geology, process glaciology, volcanic activity among many others.
How will I be taught?
Our
courses are taught through lectures, seminars, laboratory and computer
practical classes, small group tutorials, field courses and individual
supervision of project work.
How will I be
assessed?
We
assess our students through a different range of methods. Some modules are assessed
in part through traditional exams, but some have elements of coursework. We
also have some modules that may require the student to produce practical
reports, oral presentations, the design of web pages, production of short
films, or contribution to online discussion forums. Some modules, notably the
tutorials and field courses are assessed entirely through coursework.
Environmental Earth Science offers a unique look at the environmental geology of the universe, with topics ranging from planetary formation to hydrochemistry to lab techniques. You can be sure of never being bored! Pendle Hill
Environmental Earth Science is a course that gives you all that you need to have a great time at university. The lectures are amazing, the lecturers are awesome and the work is engaging. From the first day you are made to feel that you are valued as a student and as an Earth Scientist. The work, while hard, is always interesting and you get the chance to meet some amazing people along the way. The course fully stands up to the expectations I had when I applied. Sebastian Charles Taylor
Great facilities, great lecturers, great course all round! Ben Auton
