Choose Edinburgh, and you’ll be part of one of the largest groupings of geographers, geoscientists and environmental scientists in the UK. Your Geosciences offer Congratulations on your offer. We hope to see you at one of our offer holder events. Take a look at our course info, and hear from our students. Book an event A welcome from our Head of School Congratulations! I’m delighted you’ve received an offer to study with us in the School of GeoSciences.This is an exciting time to be a geoscientist! Whether your interests lie in climate change, social justice, humanities, sustainability, or the dynamic processes of the Earth itself, this is a place where your curiosity can thrive.By accepting your offer, you’ll join a vibrant, research-led community where students and staff work together to understand the challenges facing our planet and humanity - helping to shape its future.I know that this is an important decision, and we’d love to help you explore what life would be like in Edinburgh through our offer holder events.We look forward to seeing you soon. Head of School, Professor Bryne Ngwenya Couldn't join us for an in-person event? Our in-person events have now concluded for this year. If you didn't manage to join us, you can still take a look at some of our recorded online sessions for a taste of what life at Edinburgh will be like.Join a campus tourIf you'd like to explore our campus in person before you join us, you can attend one of our campus tours.Our student-led tours are ideal if you want to find out more about student life and our campuses. We provide tours for both the Central Campus and King’s Buildings Campus. Book your place on a campus tour Upcoming online offer holder events EventDateTimeBooking LinkEcological and Environmental Sciences Information Session*Tuesday 05 May, 202612:00 - 13:00 BSTBook Session* Please note, these sessions will be a repeat of another session, ran earlier in the year. Rewatch previous events Some of our online events have already taken place and have been recorded. You can rewatch previous sessions below. Online degree breakdown sessionsOur online degree breakdown sessions took place in February 2026. Each session discussed compulsory and optional courses available, followed by a current student and course-specific Q&A session. MA Geography This session for MA Geography offer holders was hosted by Dr. Alejandro De Coss Corzo, Academic Advisor for Geography, on 19 February, 2026. BSc Geography This session for BSc Geography offer holders was hosted by Dr. Neil Stuart, Senior Lecturer, on 24 February, 2026. Earth Sciences and Environment This session for Earth Sciences and Environment offer holders was hosted by Dr. Tetsuya Komabayashi, Academic Advisor for Earth Sciences and Environment, on 17 February, 2026. Ecological and Environmental Sciences This session for Ecological and Environmental Sciences offer holders was hosted by Dr. James Watt, Academic Advisor for Ecological and Environmental Sciences, on 18 February, 2026. Undergraduate Student Q&AThis Undergraduate Student Q&A session took place on Wednesday 08 April, 2026. The open Q&A discussed student life at the University of Edinburgh, including topics such as life in the city, accommodation, student societies, cost of living, part-time work, and more. Our student panel included:Alexandra - MEarthPhys (Hons) GeophysicsEllis - MA (Hons) GeographyTarana - BSc (Hons) Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management Your programmeGet to know more about your degree. View programmes Your compulsory and optional coursesExplore your course choices. View courses Free taster course 🌋 Join volcanologist, Professor Eliza Calder, as we learn how scientists and communities in Guatemala work together to forecast volcanic eruptions, reduce risk and build resilience.Sign up for free, complete in your own time. Perfect for exploring Earth Sciences. Try for free Student life in Edinburgh Our student community They already know what makes Edinburgh so special, and our students want to share this with you 🌍🪴 Instagram Student blog Day in the life of a geosciences student Your days as a student can be busy, varied, and full of opportunities to get involved in whatever you’re passionate about. Meet your lecturers You will learn from leading geoscientists at the forefront of their field, undertaking world-leading research in a wide range of areas! Our student community Getting involved in societies is a big part of your university experience. It's a great way to meet people, and can boost your CV, especially if you get involved in a committee. The conversations and content has been created by a University of Edinburgh student ambassador who has been incentivised to tell their story. Make your mark Benefit from our world-leading research, partnerships and collaborations in areas like climate change, the green-energy transition and conservation that will open opportunities to roles that can make a positive difference.87.8% of employed graduates think that their work is meaningfulData from our graduate outcomes survey for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, as presented by Discover Uni (3 years after the course, students graduating in 2023). Our alumni stories Next steps Accept your offerReceived all your offers and ready to confirm? Use UCAS Hub to accept your offer of a place. Accept your offer Explore accommodationOnce you have accepted an offer to study with us, apply for accommodation. Apply for accommodation Understand key datesFind key dates for applications and results, deadlines and semesters for 2026 entry. Search key dates This article was published on 2026-02-04
