Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Environmental Management] From University of Central Lancashire

ÊIt is a predominantly taught course in which candidates work alongside the fourth-year students taking the integrated Cambridge BA/MSci Earth Sciences course.Ê It is intended for students planning a career, further training, or research within Geological Sciences, or for other students wanting the intellectual challenge of an advanced course in the Earth Sciences.The specific aims are:

• to expose advanced students to the breadth of the Earth Sciences through a combination of seminars, course work and field teaching;
• to provide 'state of the art' knowledge of specific areas in the Earth Sciences through a combination of seminars, course work, and faculty-supervised independent research;
• to develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for independent research;
• to develop communication and presentation skills to an advanced level.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Earth Sciences MASt course, students will be expected to have developed a specialized understanding and knowledge of particular areas geological science, and an awareness of the latest state of research and developments in those areas.Students will have:

• carried out an individual research project in an area of current geological relevance, communicating the results clearly via written reports and a poster presentation;
• acquired practical, organizational and presentation skills that will enable them to continue successfully with research in other professional careers.