About us
Plymouth is the perfect place to study for an Earth science degree owing to our collegiate and supportive atmosphere, expert staff covering the full range of geological disciplines, and the fantastic geology on our doorstep. Approval by the learned society for Earth sciences provides assurance that our teaching is of the highest standard and meets rigorous quality criteria. We pride ourselves on the consistently outstanding feedback we receive from our graduates via the National Student Survey (with, for example, our BSc (Hons) Geology course achieving a 100 per cent student satisfaction rating in 2016).
Our students discover how the Earth works as a system through understanding its physical, chemical and biological processes. Our recently renovated laboratories, state-of-the-art computing facilities and personal tutor system provide the ideal environment and support for learning. Fieldwork is at the heart of any Earth science degree, and all our degree pathways include substantial amounts of residential and day field trips to spectacular locations in the UK and abroad such as Death Valley, Morocco, Sicily and Cyprus.
As well as delivering excellence in teaching and learning, our staff engage in international, cutting-edge research within our Centre for Research in Earth Sciences (CRES). We also lead the way in science outreach and geo-communication, including flagship TV programming by Professor Iain Stewart.
