Earth Sciences and Geography

About this programme

Environmental Earth Sciences will equip you to understand the changing environment of our dynamic planet. Combining aspects of climate science, oceanography, geology, biology and geography, this degree considers how the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere interact to drive environmental change from early Earth history to the modern era. The course also addresses the main challenges facing society today, including climate change, environmental degradation, and societal response. The degree provides hands-on training in field, laboratory and computational techniques, central to the environmental sciences. Final-year research dissertations will allow you to undertake novel, independent field and laboratory research, and there are opportunities to get involved in active research groups within the School throughout your undergraduate course. Students interested in this course may also be interested in the Geology BSc or the Earth Sciences MGeol Integrated Masters course , which allows you to graduate with a Masters in Earth Sciences. The BSc in Environmental Earth Sciences from St Andrews is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences . The BSc (Hons) in Environmental Earth Sciences is a four-year course, or three years for direct entry students, run by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, which provides students with a combination of academic skills and vocational training. During your degree, you will be able to take advantage of hands-on field, laboratory and computational research projects that investigate topics as varied as carbon captur