This course covers all aspects of geology, but concentrates on those geological and environmental factors that have a direct impact on human existence. As our industrial society and growing global population put more pressure on the Earth to supply our needs, the margin for error decreases and the probability of major problems increases. This is where the environmental geoscientist can make a contribution.

Our graduates are highly employable and, in recent years, have entered many different roles relating to Environmental Geoscience including Conservation, Heritage and Environmental Protection, Scientific Research, and roles in the hydrocarbon and environmental professions, as well as going on to further research degrees. A substantial number of our graduates go on to further study, entering postgraduate courses at Royal Holloway or other prestigious institutions at home and abroad.