Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science, Distance Learning

About this programme

Earth Science is an interdisciplinary subject, covering geology and physical geography, focussed on the planet Earth (Tellus). As a geoscientist you will study how Earth formed more th an 4.5 billion years ago, how Earth has changed over time and how the Earth will change in the future. You will learn about minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, the formation of the oceans and mountains, natural disasters and natural resources, the biosphere, hydrosphere, landscape and climate evolution, and how humans affect and are affected by geoscientific processes in both a local and global perspective. As a geoscientist, you can work with the investigation of natural resources, nature and environment, urban planning, land surveys, environmental studies, geoscience risk analysis in Sweden and/or abroad. You can also work with global environmental issues such as climate, water and natural disasters. The Bachelor's distance programme in Earth Science is a three-year programme. At least 75% of the course requirements (135 credits) are in the form of distance learning courses that are read at your own pace without any mandatory meetings. Most of our distance learning courses can be started at any time during the year. The programme includes three obligatory intensive courses in practical geoscience, including both laboratory and field studies. These courses are not offered by distance, and require you to be away from home for about a week each. You will finish your studies by conducting an independent research project on a chosen geoscientific topic.