The Master’s in Geology at University of Exeter, England is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
As part of a radical vision for the city, schools of Art and Science were founded in Exeter in 1851. Challenging opposition and driven by ambition from the start, these humble beginnings were the first steps towards establishing the University of Exeter.
The University of Exeter has been dedicated to discovery and changing lives through education since 1851 when the Exeter Schools of Art and Science were founded. In 1922 the institution became the University College of the South West, receiving Charter in 1955, achieving full university status and becoming the University of Exeter.
Research is at the heart of what the university do, and is making a difference across the world. University of Exeter unite expertise from across our academic disciplines, breaking down barriers to create innovative solutions to complex, global challenges.
Compulsory modules Code Module Credits CSM1042 Dynamic Planet 15 CSM1031 Earth and Environmental Chemistry 15 CSM1043 Crystallography Mineralogy and Gemstones 15 CSM1044 Earth History and Palaeontology 15 CSM1036 Field Geology and Geological Maps 30 CSM1045 Surveying and Digital Mapping 15 CSM1041 Quantitative Methods for GeoScientists 15 CSM1904 CSM Professionalism Year 1 0
Compulsory modules Code Module Credits CSM2182 Structural Geology and Tectonics 30 CSM2183 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 30 CSM2184 Geological Mapping Techniques 15 CSM2190 Geophysics 15 CSM2051 Magmatic and Metamorphic Rocks 15 CSM2910 Magmatism and Metamorphism 15 CSM2904 CSM Professionalism Year 2 0
Compulsory modules Code Module Credits CSM3047 GIS for Geologists 15 CSM3072 Climate change Past and Future 15 CSM3068 Geology Overseas Field Class 15 CSM3070 Volcanology 15 CSM3379 Summer Vacation Project 30 CSM3904 CSM Professionalism Year 3 0 Optional modules Code Module Credits In addition students will select 30 credits from CSM3061 Energy Resource Geology 15 CSM3152 Hydrogeology 15 CSM3071 Geological History of Life on Earth 15 CSM3059 Evolution of Earth and Planetary Systems 15
Compulsory modules Code Module Credits CSMM439 Research Project 75 CSMM423 Overseas Fieldclass 15 CSMM440 Research Frontiers in Earth Science 30 CSMM904 CSM Professionalism MSc 0
The University of Exeter has an international reputation for outstanding teaching, research and graduate employability prospects. The prestigious institution consistently features among the world’s finest universities in global rankings – as well as dominating the UK rankings – making it one of the best choices for a first-class education in the UK. The University is spread across four campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s in Exeter, and Penryn and Truro in Cornwall. In 1993, Camborne School of Mines was merged into the University of Exeter. The University have excellent teaching and research facilities and laboratories for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, as well as humanities and science across all campuses.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
