Programme overview: 

During the 2nd cycle studies in Geology you will gain broad knowledge in the field of basic Earth sciences. The duration of studies is 4 semesters, ending with the MSc degree.  Following this, you can continue education during four-year doctoral studies in one of the following two doctoral schools: Doctoral School at the University of Silesia in Katowice and International Environmental Doctoral School associated with the Centre for Polar Studies.

What makes us stand out?

• interesting studies with several options to specialise thanks to individual selection of elective courses,
• small course groups, easy access to advanced laboratory devices, individual academic tutoring that fosters the master-apprentice relationships,
• inclusion of students in work within research programmes, possibility to conduct your own scientific research and develop scientific publications based on it,
• opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment for research on atmospheric pollution installed in a hot-air balloon (the only one in Poland of this kind),
• unique international Centre for Polar Studies which enables research in the polar regions,
• Silesian Water Centre which deals with water in a complex manner, from the hydrobiological, hydrological, hydrogeological and other perspectives,
• possibility to participate in student exchange programmes: Erasmus, Most, CEEPUS,
•  „Graduate of geology at the University of Silesia” is a renowned brand.

What will you learn?

• what the basics of prospecting geology and its methods are,

• why it is worth to study stratigraphy and paleontology, as well as how fascinating discovering facts from the past of the Earth can be,
• that deepened knowledge in the field of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry can be useful in solving contemporary environmental problems,
• what the advanced applications of computer techniques in Earth sciences are,
• what basics in the field of applied geology are indispensable for a modern geologist.

You will know how to...

• solve theoretical problems and practical geological tasks in the field of prospecting and deposit geology, as well as protection and valuation of land for communes, institutions and private investors; design geological work for the purpose of geological prospecting and geological mapping, use and visualise geological data, as well as interpret satellite and aerial photos,
• apply in practice the acquired methods for the production of glass, monocrystals, semi-conductors, ceramics and refractories; use modern instrumental methods for examination of minerals, rocks and other products,
• analyse pollution of atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, use monitoring methods relevant for sphere to design corrective and remedial actions in the environment,
• recreate the chronology of geological events on Earth, study the age of rocks; apply in practice the methods for analysing fossils; reconstruct paleoenvironments and paleoecological conditions; recognise the taxonomy of selected fossil fauna groups,
• work with state-of-the-art equipment, software for interpretation and databases used in geology,
• take decisions related to the management of water resources, minerals and energy, including energy from renewable sources,
• work in international research teams thanks to knowledge of foreign language and social competencies.

What about your future?

Our graduates work in:

• universities and research institutions in Poland and around the world, consulting and expert companies,
• geological authorities in Poland and around the world (Great Britain, Australia, Denmark, Belgium),
• institutions specialised in financing, administering and managing geological activities, mining activities, environmental protection, water management, energetics (WFOŚiGW, PGW - Polskie Wody, as well as in district, provincial and mining authorities),
• municipal services (water supply, waste management, sewage treatment), laboratories,
• companies related to environmental protection (preparing EIA reports, designing solutions and devices for supporting environmental protection, law offices),
• mining industry (deep and open cast mines of energy resources, metal ores, rock and chemical raw materials); energy, chemical and steel industry, construction (especially road and hydro-engineering, exploration companies in Poland and around the world. They are willing to share their knowledge and experience with their young fellow students, because the joint experience of studying in “Żyleta” (the tallest academic building in Poland) connects people, not only professionally.

The candidates with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Engineer’s degree diploma in the field of geology or related disciplines, who have the best achieved learning outcomes for the degree programme: Geology - 1st cycle studies, may apply for admission.

Admission to studies: based on the submission of required documents submitted by the candidate (upon prior registration in Online Application System).

In the case when the number of candidates exceeds the limit of places, admission is decided by means of the ranking list, created on the basis of the average study grade.

A study candidate is obliged to submit a relevant medical certificate confirming the lack of medical contraindications to take up studies in this degree programme.