The Earth Sciences are the focus of scientific understanding about this and other planets, embracing an enormous range of topics, including the evolution of the solar system, the earth, and life, the nature of planetary interiors, the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, earth-surface processes and the origin and behaviour of oceans and atmosphere. The emphasis of both our teaching and research is on understanding the fundamental principles of geological processes. Theory, measurements, experiments, and observation of natural processes are all essential elements in the Earth Sciences, and students with a strong background in all aspects of the physical sciences are encouraged to join the Department.
Oxford is one of the leading centres of geological research in the UK, with a score of 3.2 in the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) research assessment exercise.
Latest News
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Congratulations to Dr Conall MacNiocaill on his status as "Most Acclaimed Lecturer"
17th Jun 2013
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Dr Roger Benson features in a Daily Mail article on the naming of a pre-historic marine reptile pliosaurus
6th Jun 2013
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Thinking of studying Earth Sciences? Come along to our Open Days on 26th and 27th June
5th Jun 2013
