Environment, Geography and Geosciences

When you study for a Environment, Geography and Geosciences degree at University of Portsmouth, you’ll join
our collaborative research community, and play your own part in turning
our knowledge into action.

100% of our impact case studies in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences were rated as outstanding or very considerable in terms of their reach and significance in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) – and through our Earth and Environmental Sciences research, we’re studying our planet and how life on Earth has evolved from its earliest beginnings to the present day.

With environmental crises such as climate change putting the future of the planet in jeopardy, we’re using our findings to predict how the Earth may change in the future and researching what we can do to safeguard it. As a postgraduate researcher here, you could research subjects including crustal evolution, environmental modelling and monitoring, marine biogeochemistry and ecosystems, palaeontology, applied geoscience and applied physics.

Our students make lasting contributions to the field – like one of current PhD students, Emily Roberts, who has made headlines after discovering the first fossil plant gum on record.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

Once you complete this Environment, Geography and Geosciences Environment, Geography and Geosciences degree at University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth , you’ll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you’re an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

Earth & Environmental Sciences PhDs and MPhils