6 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences in Scotland, United Kingdom

Earth Futures - Environments, Communities, Relationships
The Earth Futures - Environments, Communities, Relationships programme of the University of Glasgow is an interdisciplinary programme that bridges knowledge across the social and physical sciences. It aims to equip students with the expertise, experience and skills to tackle the environmental and societal challenges of sustainable development in the anthropocene.
Geology and Geophysics
The Department of Geology and Geophysics of the University of Aberdeen is at the forefront of innovative research in earth sciences, focusing on areas such as tectonics, sedimentology, petrology, and environmental geoscience. We explore key issues like natural resource management and geohazards with our interdisciplinary approach driving new insights and sustainable solutions.
Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
Aberdeen has a long history of petroleum exploration and production, and the City is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise and technologies. The Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only programme of its kind that is sitting directly at the heart of the UK energy industry.
Geophysics
The MSc Geophysics at the University of Aberdeen is a 12-month, full-time programme delivered on campus. It provides professional-level training in Earth data science and subsurface imaging. Students choose from three specialist pathways to prepare for careers in energy transition, environmental sustainability, or research.
Planetary Sciences
The Planetary Sciences programme of the University of Aberdeen has been designed to address the skills and knowledge gap in the field of planetary exploration and research.
Sustainable Energy Geoscience
The Sustainable Energy Geoscience programme at the University of Aberdeen draws on the exceptional expertise within the Department of Geology and Geophysics to equip students with the subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.