Economic Geology
Course, Master's level, 1MP043
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–12 October 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits in engineering and 30 credits in earth science, or 4) 90 credits in geology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
-
Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 24,167
- Total tuition fee: SEK 24,167
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2025
- Application code
- UU-18601
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 25 July 2025–31 August 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–12 October 2025
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits in engineering and 30 credits in earth science, or 4) 90 credits in geology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 25 July 2025–31 August 2025
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The main focus of the course is the formation, composition and distribution of ore deposits. Major types of ore deposits in the world and their characteristics. Mining and exploitation of ore and mineral resources are then discussed from the perspective of environmental impacts, sustainable development and importance in society.