Earth and environmental sciences

Courses

Taught courses
Research programmes

Data Science for Environmental Sustainability (MSc)

Full time

Unlock the power of data science with an MSc focused on providing sustainable solutions to critical environmental challenges.

Environmental Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction (MSc)

Full time

Navigate the complex interplay of nature and society to mitigate environmental risks and shape a resilient future.

Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability (MSc)

Full time

Become a leader in water science and management with our interdisciplinary MSc, designed to tackle global challenges and open diverse career pathways.

Earth Sciences (PhD)

Full-time, part-time

Our postgraduate research degrees are based on independent full-time research work, with an academic supervisor to guide you in discovering new and exciting areas.

Why study with us

Strong links with industry

Our connections with businesses and government agencies ensure the quality and relevance of our taught courses.

Cutting-edge course content

Our taught master’s degree programmes address contemporary environmental, policy and research issues.

International reputation

100% of our research is regarded as world-leading or internationally excellent, ranking us 2nd in the UK for Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (REF, 2021).

Our talks

Environmental Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction (MSc)

Gain an advanced understanding of environmental hazards and technical expertise in risk assessment with a focus on the methods needed to analyse past hazards and forecast future ones.

Water, Climate Change and Sustainability (MSc)

For graduates from a wide range of disciplines, this professional course offers a broad overview of global water problems and training in key skills on climate change and the water cycle.

Our research

We collaborate with national and international organisations to translate our research expertise into a broad spectrum of societal and industrial applications.

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The standard of the research and facilities at Cardiff University is excellent and after completing my undergraduate degree here I knew that Cardiff was a great city to live and work in. During the course of my PhD, I’ve had an extremely rewarding academic experience and have enjoyed a thoroughly encouraging and supportive atmosphere.

Bethan, PhD Earth Sciences