Earth Sciences

Geology at Birmingham dates back to 1881, and today is home to a vibrant and collaborative research and teaching environment. We have strong expertise in tectonics, hydrogeology, palaeobiology, palaeoclimatology and palaeoenvironmental construction.

We are home to the Lapworth Museum of Geology, an invaluable resource for our students and researchers, which has recently undergone a £2.7million redevelopment.

• Hydrogeology MSc
• Applied and Petroleum Micropalaeontology MSc

Environmental Health and Risk Management

The Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management (DEHRM) provides a dynamic and internationally recognised research and teaching environment within which to explore global change and environmental impacts upon ecosystems, the environment and human health.

Some of our programmes are accredited by the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).

• Air Pollution Management and Control MSc
• Environmental Health MSc
• Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc
• Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment MSc
• Environmental and Biological Nanoscience MRes

Geography and Environmental Sciences

Geography teaching began at Birmingham in 1924. Since then we have built on our success to forge a renowned international reputation for interdisciplinary research in ecology, water sciences, climate and atmospheric sciences, economy, enterprise and development, urban sustainability, culture, politics, service worlds and emerging regions.

• Applied Meteorology and Climatology MSc
• River Environments and their Management MSc 
• Research in Human Geography MSc
• Research in Human Geography MRes

Urban and Regional Planning

Our Urban and Regional Planning MSc is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), led by staff in the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS).

CURS was formed in 1966 and is a leading centre for social and spatial planning studies with expertise in urban planning and regeneration, housing markets and urban economics. We draw on extensive engagement with planning, urban design and property professionals throughout the programme.

• Urban and Regional Planning (with RTPI accreditation) MSc

Postgraduate study at Birmingham

Postgraduate accommodation