Earth Sciences University of Cambridge

Overview

The Earth Sciences course from The University of Cambridge students are greatly sought-after. Many of the research fellows have also subsequently gone into industry, university and research institute posts.

Key facts:

By the end of the  Earth Sciences programme at The University of Cambridge, students will have:

• a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;

• demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;

• shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies;

• demonstrated self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research; and

• produced a thesis for examination.