Geology BSc

Program Overview

With a focus on contemporary environmental challenges, the program offers a flexible structure, industry-recognized accreditation, and a blend of teaching methods. Graduates are highly employable in diverse geology-related fields and beyond, thanks to their strong scientific foundations and transferable skills.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The program focuses on the study of minerals, rocks, and geological processes to understand the Earth's surface.
• Emphasis on applying this knowledge to address contemporary environmental challenges like climate change, sustainable resource management, and natural disasters.
• Flexible structure allows students to choose a specialization pathway aligning with their interests.
• Accredited by the Geological Society of London, ensuring high academic standards and industry recognition.
• Equips graduates with skills for diverse career opportunities in geology-related fields and beyond.

Assessment:

• Combination of coursework, class tests, and end-of-year examinations.
• One-third of final-year marks come from a geological mapping dissertation.
• Assessment methods evaluate both specific geological knowledge and transferable skills like mathematics, scientific writing, critical analysis, and project management.

Teaching:

• Blend of lectures, practical classes, tutorials, and fieldwork.
• Increasing focus on independent learning and research-oriented activities as students progress.
• Final year features a six-week independent research project in the form of a mapping dissertation.
• Faculty comprises experts in various geological disciplines, ensuring diverse perspectives and cutting-edge knowledge.

Careers:

• Graduates possess strong scientific foundations and transferable skills, making them highly employable in various sectors.
• Career opportunities include mineral exploration, petroleum geology, engineering geology, environmental and hydrogeology consultancies, GIS, geological surveys, and other non-geology fields.
• Alumni work in prominent organizations like ATKINS, ARUP, Centrica, and the Environment Agency.
• High employment rate with graduates securing well-paying positions in skilled jobs.

Other:

• Potential to transfer to the four-year MSci in Earth Sciences program upon successful completion of the second year.
• Opportunities for work placements and study abroad experiences to enhance employability and broaden perspectives.
• Access to modern facilities, including the Arthur Holmes Building with advanced optical microscopes and comprehensive geological collections.
• Field trips to various locations provide real-world experience in observing and interpreting geological features.
• The program offers a holistic and application-oriented approach to studying Earth Sciences, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address global challenges and contribute to a sustainable future.

The tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved. The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government. The tuition fees shown for overseas and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).