Geosciences and Sustainable Energy

About this programme

Ready to shape society’s response to sustainable energy? This innovative degree offers an inspiring pathway to careers that shape society’s response to sustainable energy. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to help people and businesses build a cleaner future. From wind to ocean energy, examine renewable energy and the emerging technology needed to harness these natural resources. At the same time, discover what it takes to minimise waste and reduce pollution. Consistently ranked in the top 10 in the country, our department is a hub for research and home to experts in areas as diverse as geohazard prediction, the energy transition and meteoritical analyses. You’ll be taught by experts with extensive industry experience allowing you to gain highly practical skills and analytical abilities employers look for. You’ll put your skills into practice on an extensive fieldwork training programme which includes locations in the UK and Europe to bring your studies to life. The Environmental Agency, mineral exploration companies, consultancies and innovative start-ups – your career options are varied. Equipped with a range of skills that are in demand, you can contribute towards building a cleaner and more sustainable society. We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. In this module you will develop an understanding of basic concepts in chemistry and physics and how to apply these to geological processes. You will look at atoms and atomic structure, the periodic table of elements, reactions,