Overview

The objective of the Master of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment offered by Aix-Marseille University is to train specialists in water and energy resources, Earth surface processes and climate evolution who are able to use innovative methods and technologies to address current and future environmental issues.

The students will have acquired a triple competence: A solid training in the geosciences in line with the latest methodological advances in research, the ability to use all the disciplinary and thematic knowledge acquired in order to propose a new approach to environmental issues and finally, the mastery of a rigorous dissemination of the acquired knowledge both to an audience of experts and to non-specialists.

Career

Graduates will be able to become researchers or engineer-level managers in academia, in companies related to the geosciences and their application to environmental problems, territorial collectivities and other organizations relying on Geosciences expertise. The pursuit of a doctorate in a research laboratory is also possible at the end of the Master.

Researcher – executive-engineer in environmental geosciences
Researcher – executive-engineer in hydrogeology
Researcher and engineer in reservoir geology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geosciences, Reservoirs, Water, Climates, Continental Surfaces (GRECC)
Computer Science Accelerated Curriculum
Reservoir Geology
Hydrogeology
Water Chemistry
Geochronology
Active Tectonics
Geomorphology
Paleoclimatology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marseille, France

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Astronomy & Space Sciences Environmental Sciences View 12 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Access is possible at the M1 or M2 level, depending on previous cursus.
Students must submit an application package, which will be examined by the OSU Pythéas pedagogical commission.

Targeted students are: Students with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Earth and Life Sciences, Physical Geography, Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3941 EUR / year

≈ 3941 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year

Living costs

Marseille

France

719 - 1033 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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