Earth scientists delve into the earliest history of our planet and look to the future to better understand threats such as natural disaster and climate change. To do so we need to harness the most sophisticated tools at our disposal. BSc Digital Geosciences at Royal Holloway, University of London is a specialist programme and one of very few of its kind, designed to focus on the increasingly digital-centric scope of geological work. You’ll gain a unique skillset of computational, data acquisition and data analysis abilities that are highly sought-after in a range of industries. Join a department consistently ranked among the UK’s top 10 (The Complete University Guide and The Guardian 2016), and work in world-leading labs for geochemical analysis, sedimentology and palaeontology. You’ll also enjoy extensive fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas, and become a part of a friendly, community-focussed department with an excellent staff-to-student ratio. You’ll be taught by expert academics involved with cutting-edge research, 94% of which is rated world-leading or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 – ranking us no.2 in the UK.

BSc Digital Geosciences at Royal Holloway, University of London is a new degree programme that is structured to prepare graduates for careers in the Earth Sciences and a variety of related sectors. You'll develop a broad skillset including computer modelling, data acquisition and data analysis skills, attractive to employers in the resources sector, environmental organisations and many other fields. Our students benefit from one-to-one advice from a Careers Consultant, and industry representatives regularly visit the Department to provide careers opportunities and advice. 90% of graduates in work or further education within six months of graduating. Programme structure geared towards providing graduates with a robust transferrable digital skillset. Jobs fairs, skills workshops and visits from industry representatives provide students with excellent career opportunities. Graduate with a degree accredited by the Geological Society.