BSc Geology
Entry requirements
A level: ABB (specific subject requirements) BTEC: DDM in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. Please contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team for more information. IB: 6,5,5 at higher level including two relevant subjects.
About this course
BSc in Geology, an Earth and Environmental Sciences degree examining the processes that shape the Earth and its systems over billions of years. Core topics include Research Methods and Project Management. The curriculum incorporates extensive fieldwork opportunities integrated across the three years of study. The first year covers planetary foundations through compulsory modules such as Solid Planet, Earth Surface Processes, Dynamic Planet, Living Planet, and Skills for Geoscientists, with options including Natural Hazards and Vertebrate Evolution. The second year focuses on analysis and materials through Petrology and Geochemistry, Palaeoenvironmental Analysis, Investigating the shallow subsurface, Advanced Skills for Geologists, Deformation of Earth's materials, Sedimentary Basins and Resources, and Resources from Rocks and Minerals. The final year centers on advanced fieldwork and independent investigation through Independent Field Project, Frontiers in Geological Sciences, and Advanced Geological Field Skills. Students can also select optional modules spanning environmental risk, volcanic processes, ore deposits, and hydrogeology.
Modules
- Solid Planet
- Earth Surface Processes
- Dynamic Planet
- Living Planet
- Skills for Geoscientists
- Natural Hazards
- Vertebrate Evolution
- Foundation Chemistry
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Physics
- Atmosphere
- Petrology and Geochemistry
- Palaeoenvironmental Analysis
- Investigating the shallow subsurface
- Advanced Skills for Geologists
- Deformation of Earth's materials
- Sedimentary Basins and Resources
- Resources from Rocks and Minerals
- Independent Field Project
- Frontiers in Geological Sciences
- Advanced Geological Field Skills
- Environmental Risk: Science, Management and Communication
- Earth System Science: Biogeochemical Cycles
- Volcanic Processes
- Ore Deposits and their Exploitation
- Geothermal Energy: Engineering, Societal and Governance Challenges
- Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics
- Past Global Environmental Systems
- Groundwater
- Strategic Energy Issues
- Environmental Geomorphology and Sedimentology
- Engineering Geology
- Practice the skills you have learnt in class in real-life situations.
- Gain first-hand experience of collecting and analysing data.
- Build valuable individual research skills – vital for your final year research project.
- Develop professional skills sought after by employers like project planning, communication and teamwork.
- Get to know your lecturers and fellow students even better.