
Earth sciences
Explore our planet – understand the past to benefit the future

Welcome to earth sciences at Plymouth. Geologists are the cutting edge of research into sustainable futures. Through lectures, hands-on practicals and an extensive national and international fieldwork programme, our degrees develop your expert knowledge of the forces that have shaped our planet. Our new modules explore critical relationships between earth processes and society: how to reduce risks from natural hazards; understanding environmental change over time, and how we transition to cleaner energy sources. Enjoy exploring our exciting degree programmes and hearing from current students and graduates about their experiences.
Dr Matthew Watkinson
Earth Sciences Programme Manager
Associate Professor in Petroleum Geology
Read about our student and staff success in our latest newsletter.
Jon Shaw
Head of School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
*Fieldwork viability is subject to government guidelines in response to COVID-19.