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Master's programme in geology

Master's degree, 120 credits

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Are you curious about climate variations and how ice ages have shaped landscapes, animals, and plants? Do the vast time scales of fossils captivate you? Are you fascinated by the Earth’s structure, tectonic plates, and volcanoes? Do you want to apply knowledge of Earth’s dynamic processes to help solve today’s societal challenges?

The Dept. of Earth and Environmental Science at Lund University offers a two-year Master's programme (120 ECTS credits) in geology. The MSc programme covers nearly all aspects of geology, from minerals to climate change and the evolution of life. It aims at providing students with a breadth of knowledge and exposure to areas at the cutting edge of geological research, a thorough understanding of the practical applications of geology in the study of Earth, and transferable and subject-specific skills necessary for academic research or entry into various employments in private companies or governmental structures. Training in writing and oral presentation is promoted throughout the period of study.

Prerequisites

A BSc in Geology or Earth Sciences or equivalent proficiency, including at least 90 credits in geology. English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

  • IELTS score of 6.5 (with no score less than 5.5)
  • TOEFL paper based score of 575; internet based score of 90
  • Cambridge/Oxford – Advanced Certificate or Proficiency
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
  • A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).

Please check the full list of English language proficiency requirements and exemptions at www.universityadmissions.se

Tuition fees and scholarships

Information can be found at:

Master programme in Geology - lu.se

Programme outline

The two-year programme encompasses 120 ECTS credits in total, comprising at least 30 credits in compulsory advanced courses in Geology and a Master’s degree project equivalent to 30, 45 or 60 credits. The remaining credits may consist of elective courses in other subjects and/or geology courses at advanced or basic level, for example within applied geology. 

Read more about the programme - lu.se.

Academic advisor

Jessica Mauritzsson

E-mail: jessica [dot] mauritzsson [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se (jessica[dot]mauritzsson[at]mgeo[dot]lu[dot]se)

Last updated: 17 Feb 2026 | sara [dot] hakansson [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se