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Geosciences
Expand knowledge of earth, its resources and other planets
Geosciences cover everything from investigations of planetary formation, to changing environments and resource management
What are geosciences?
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Geosciences span far and wide From volcanoes, rivers and mountains, through to other planets, asteroids and solar systems
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Problem solvers Understand how to interact with earth’s natural resources, finding solutions with global impact
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4th in the UK Geology The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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8th in the UK Earth and Marine Sciences Guardian University Guide 2025
Why Imperial?
Learn alongside some of the top experts in the field
Gain access to laboratories with some courses offering field trips to enhance your studies
Courses
Our geosciences courses cover the earth and beyond, with the option to specialise in an area of interest to you
Earth and Planetary Science
Gain the geological and geophysical skills that underpin modern investigation of solid planetary bodies in the Solar System.
Start date
- 2025
Earth and Planetary Science
Become familiar with the geological and geophysical principles that support solid planetary body exploration
Start date
- 2025
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Geology
Study the Earth's interior, surface, and atmosphere in this professionally accredited Master’s degree
Start date
- 2025
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Compare coursesGeophysics
Apply mathematical and physical laws to better understand how our planet works.
Start date
- 2025
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Compare coursesApplied Computational Science and Engineering
Discover how numerical methods and computational science can help solve large scale problems.
Start date
- 2025
Climate Change, Management and Finance
Lead the way in tackling the challenges of climate change and sustainability in business.
Start date
- 2025
Earthquake Engineering
Learn to analyse, design and assess structures under seismic action and extreme conditions.
Start date
- 2025
Engineering Fluid Mechanics for the Offshore, Coastal and Built Environments
Gain hands-on experience in fluid mechanics, as well as theoretical knowledge
Start date
- 2025
Environmental Data Science and Machine Learning
Apply computing techniques and machine learning to real-world environmental problems.
Start date
- 2025
Geo-Energy with Machine Learning and Data Science
Develop the essential data science and machine learning skills needed to embark on a career as a geoscientist or engineer.
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical and Earthquake Engineering
Build your understanding of the theory of geomechanics and key concepts of engineering seismology
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Obtain a solid technical basis in key areas of soil mechanics and apply that knowledge to aspects of environmental geotechnics.
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
Specialise in key aspects of engineering geology and explore the fundamentals of geomechanics.
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical Engineering
Examine the theory of geomechanics and explore the properties of soils and soft rocks.
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical Engineering with Data Science
Study key areas of geotechnical engineering and specialise in analysing large volumes of geotechnical data to provide efficient, sustainable, resilient geotechnical solutions.
Start date
- 2025
Geotechnical Engineering with Offshore Renewables
Specialise in the mechanics and engineering in the growing sector of offshore renewable energy
Start date
- 2025
Metals and Energy Finance
Deepen your understanding of the technical and financial assessment of natural energy and mineral resources.
Start date
- 2025
Renewable Energy with AI and Data Science: Geology and Geophysics
Apply computational techniques to geological and geophysical data to characterise sites for renewable energy.
Start date
- 2025
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