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Earth & Marine Sciences

Earth & Marine Sciences is the study of our planet and its oceans, exploring how the Earth has formed, evolved, and continues to change over time. The subject combines elements of geology, oceanography, environmental science, climate science, and marine biology to understand natural processes that shape the Earth and influence life on it.

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What will you learn?

  • Geology and Earth Processes: rocks, minerals, fossils, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

  • Oceanography: the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur in the world's oceans.

  • Marine Ecosystems: marine habitats, biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem management.

  • Climate and Environmental Change: past and present climate systems, climate change, and environmental challenges.

  • Coastal and Marine Environments: coastal processes, erosion, flooding, and marine resource management.

  • Field and Laboratory Skills: geological mapping, marine sampling, environmental monitoring, and scientific data collection.

  • Geospatial Technologies: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and environmental data analysis.

  • Research Methods: scientific investigation, data interpretation, report writing, and problem-solving.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Earth & Marine Sciences are well placed for careers in environmental management, marine industries, research, and sustainability.  

 

Career opportunities include:

Environmental and Conservation Careers

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Conservation Officer

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Sustainability Adviser

  • Marine Conservation Officer

 

Geoscience Careers

  • Geologist

  • Hydrogeologist

  • Engineering Geologist

  • Geotechnical Consultant

  • Mineral and Resource Specialist

 

Marine and Ocean Careers

  • Marine Scientist

  • Oceanographer

  • Coastal Management Officer

  • Marine Surveyor

  • Marine Environmental Consultant

 

Climate and Environmental Monitoring

  • Climate Analyst

  • Environmental Monitoring Officer

  • Flood Risk Analyst

  • Environmental Policy Officer

  • Natural Resources Specialist

 

Research and Education

  • Research Scientist

  • Laboratory Analyst

  • University Researcher

  • Lecturer or Teacher (with further qualifications)

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Graduates ​are increasingly sought after in sectors focused on sustainability, environmental protection, climate resilience, renewable energy, and natural resource management.

Universities to look for:

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Leeds

  • Imperial College London

  • University of Bristol

  • University College London (UCL)

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Southampton

  • University of Reading

  • Durham University

  • The University of Manchester

  • University of St Andrews

  • Newcastle University

  • Cardiff University

  • University of Plymouth

  • University of Leicester

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Liverpool 

  • Lancaster University

  • University of Aberdeen

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • University of Glasgow

  • Heriot-Watt University

  • University of Nottingham

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • The University of Sheffield

  • King's College London

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