BSc in Earth Sciences
University of Pécs
Key Information
Campus location
Pécs, Hungary
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,500 / per semester
Application deadline
30 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The program provides a general bachelor level education in earth sciences and also offering the possibility to specialize in Geology. It includes introductory modules to Nature sciences, to Geology and also to Geography. The core of the program is based on the fundamental issues of earth sciences and including topics in Astronomy, Cartography, Geomorphology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Hydrology, Meteorology, Palaeontology, Paleoclimatology, Remote sensing, Stratigraphy, etc. while a strong regional geographical aspect is also present. The program includes a limited variety of human geographical courses too.
Admissions
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Curriculum
1st Semester
- Biogeography
- Meteorology
- Astronomical Geography
- Cartography and Remote Sensing
2nd Semester
- Climatology
- Mathematical Methods in the Earth Sciences
- Geomorphology
- Historical Geology and Paleontology
3rd Semester
- Environmental Audit and Quality Assurance
- Paleoclimatology
- Digital Mapping
- Systematic Mineralogy
4th Semester
- Soil and Rock Physics
- Petrographic Microscopy
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Structural Geology
5th Semester
- Environmental Geology Basics
- Geology of Energy Resources
- Geochemistry
- Sedimentary Geology
6th Semester
- Geology of Hungary
- Engineering Geology
- Geoparks, Geotourism
- Economic Geology
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
IGES Earth Scientists at the University of Pécs have a particularly good track record of securing excellent employment in various businesses, as well as private and public companies, including various water management companies, environmental protection enterprises, national parks, local governments, and in the diverse fields of regional development. The popularity of our students in the job market is partly due to the significant project management skills they develop by undertaking their supported dissertation research.
Also keep in mind that our training focuses on expertise and skills that are adaptable to altered job market demands, with which you may plan your future career in a flexible manner.
By studying this degree, a range of career opportunities are open to you.
For example, you could work in:
- energy sector (including renewables)
- petroleum exploration, and greenhouse gas sequestration
- natural resources (mining and mineral resources)
- land and water management
- risk and hazard management
- environmental planning and regulation
- environmental consultancy
- sustainability consultancy
- science communication and education