Environmental Geoscience examines the Earth’s processes to understand and address global environmental challenges. From studying plate tectonics to analysing climate impacts on landscapes, this track empowers students with the knowledge to model and predict Earth system changes. This track is tailored for students passionate about leveraging scientific research and technological advancements to solve critical geo-environmental issues.

This study track is one of nine available. To learn more about all the study tracks, visit: Master’s Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy

What to expect:

This study track provides students with:

• Fundamental knowledge: Core concepts in geoscience, including Earth systems and environmental sustainability.
• Applied techniques: Skills in monitoring, predicting, and modelling environmental hazards using advanced technologies.
• Problem-solving approaches: Training in addressing environmental challenges through a systematic and multidisciplinary lens.

Key modules include Landscape Evolution Modelling, Machine Learning in Geoscience, and Numerical Modelling of Solid Earth Dynamics. Hands-on fieldwork and lab-based projects are integral components.

Participating universities:

This track brings together expertise from three esteemed institutions:

1. Stockholm University (SU, Sweden): Laying the foundation with a transdisciplinary perspective on climate, energy, and environment.
2. University of Glasgow (UofG, Scotland): Specialising in geoscience applications and landscape monitoring.
3. Aix-Marseille University (AMU, France): Offering advanced modules in environmental geoscience and research opportunities.

By uniting these institutions, students gain a global perspective and practical skills to become leaders in geoscience and environmental management.

Programme overview:

The Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (TRACEE programme) is a two-year Master's Programme, meaning 4 semesters and totally 120 ECTS. 

After the first common semester you continue on your selected study track. Students choose from nine specialised tracks (60 ECTS) offered across the 11 CIVIS member universities. Read more about the programme and all the nine study tracks on the main programme page here. This page describes track 5 out of 9.

In the study track in Environmental Geoscience students acquire an in-depth knowledge of techniques used to investigate, monitor and predict, using numerical modelling, environmental hazards and risks. They will be ready to apply state-of-the-art science and technology to solve geo-environmental problems in their future career and/or further studies.

Successful students will be awarded multiple or joint degrees from the partner universities (SU, UofG, AMU).