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Earth sciences
Explore our planet – understand the past to benefit the future
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<Geological Society accredited degrees
(Extensive UK and overseas fieldwork portfolio, including: Spain, USA (Death Valley) and Italy*
@90% of students said that staff are good at explaining things (NSS, 2022)
'Benefit from an extensive network of placement providers
,Stunning coastal location near UNESCO world heritage sites and geopark
Read about our student and staff success in our latest newsletter.
Jon Shaw
Head of School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Research by our Earth Scientists on the Celtic Sea bed is helping develop renewable energy futures in the south west.