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BSc Environmental Geoscience

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Earth and environmental sciences
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
F648
Typical offer
A-level ABB

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (with 1 science subject) or BBB (with 2 science subjects)

About this course

BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining geology, environmental processes and geoscience. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods and Fieldwork. Regular day trips to South Wales geological sites and industry locations feature throughout the programme. An overseas fieldwork trip is also included.

Modules

  • World of Dynamic Environments
  • Exploring Planet Earth
  • Earth Science Fieldwork
  • Earth Materials
  • Life and Earth History
  • GIS and Geological Maps (Geoscience)
  • Applied Geological Fieldwork, Data Analysis and Professional Skills
  • Sedimentary facies and environments
  • Structural Geology and Geophysical Investigation
  • Applied Environmental and Resource Geology
  • Process Geomorphology & Hydrology
  • Advanced Environmental Geology
  • Hazards, Risk and Resilience
  • Advanced Geoscience Fieldwork
  • Petroleum, Geoenergy and Basin Analysis
  • Geodynamics
  • Environmental Geoscience Dissertation
  • Environmental Geoscience Dissertation and Journal (Virtual)