As one of the leading centres of Earth Sciences research and teaching, our reputation and collaborations span the globe.

We investigate the past, present and future of Planet Earth. Our three research centres encourage multidisciplinary activity and support a dynamic community of researchers, and we have world-class facilities and laboratories. In the most recent research excellence framework, 100% of our research environment is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF, 2021)

We offer an MSc in Earth Sciences by Research.

The MSc by Research in Earth Sciences offers an opportunity to join our thriving research community to refine your research skills and develop advanced scientific and technical knowledge through an original research project supervised by internationally-renowned academic research staff. You’ll contribute to the research culture in the Earth Sciences department at Royal Holloway, a leading centre for multidisciplinary research, with a wide range of industrial and commercial collaborations and partners within the energy, environmental and extraction sectors. The MSc by Research will help you to develop valuable vocational skills and acquire industry insight to prepare for a career in a wide range of research and employment sectors, or to gain experience in original research prior to taking a full PhD programme.