Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Our flexible courses are available for full-time and part-time study and you can choose face-to-face evening study in central London or study from anywhere in the world via distance learning.

We have been teaching geology since 1840 and ours is an active, enthusiastic and committed community of learners, teachers and researchers.

Find out about the ground-breaking and world-leading research in our department.

Our academics are world-class, internationally renowned experts, who bring the latest research into their teaching.

Current students in the department use Moodle, our virtual learning environment, to access module study resources and programme handbooks.

Get in touch with us if you've any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

Try our free, online taster course if you're interested in studying an undergraduate degree with us. (Select 'Log in as a guest' to access.)

We are specialists in providing distance and blended learning, so find out more about studying with us.

Our residential fieldwork trips bring together students from all over the world and will give you career-boosting practical and professional experience.

Our range of specialist laboratories includes a state-of-the-art petrology lab with a mineralogical microprobe - a first for a UK teaching institution.

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

This joint institute with UCL is a leading centre of internationally recognised research in geology and the earth and planetary sciences.

Find out how to pursue research in our department.

The department holds virtual taster events and takes part in College-wide open events – find out more and book your place.

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