Masters Degrees in Earth Science

The Master of Science (Earth Science) at Massey University will develop your skills in a field and laboratory environment that is focussed on solutions to Earth science-based issues facing society.

In the Master in Earth Structure and Dynamics programme, you will explore the composition, structure, and evolution of the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core.

The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links and the presence of researchers from all over the world makes for an exciting and stimulating environment.

​​The Physical Science and E​ngineering Division currently offers six degree granting programs.  Guided by their advisors, students may choose…

The MASt in Earth Sciences aims to train to master's-level students who already have a bachelors' degree in Earth Sciences or Geological sciences.

The importance of science in understanding disaster risks and the need for science-based strategies at local, national and international levels in the private, public, and third sectors are now widely recognised.

This qualification explores some of contemporary science's most pressing issues and develops a wide range of skills associated with postgraduate study.

The MSc by Research in Earth Observation enables students to pursue a one year individual programme of research. The Earth Observation programme would normally terminate after a year.

The MSc in Applied Earth System Science is designed to equip the next generation of Earth and Environmental Science graduates and professionals with the multidisciplinary skills needed to tackle complex global issues associated with climate change and societal challenges.

Deepen your knowledge and skills through advanced coursework and industry application to advance your career or pursue further research.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project under the supervision of our leading academics.

If you are exploring the possibility of postgraduate work in the Cambridge Earth Sciences Department you will.

If you have an interest in the earth in relation to minerals extraction Geophysics offers you plenty of scope to get involved in the profession itself and expertise required to explore different types of terrain.

Planetary Science is an exciting area of study, as new data returning from current planetary probes and rovers expands and deepens our understanding of the geology of other planets.

From the spectacular igneous geology of the Lake District World Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park to the Yorkshire Jurassic ‘Dinosaur Coast’ and the mineral wealth of the Pennines, the North has an incredible geological history spanning almost 500 million years.