BSc Geology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 43QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Join a University ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, QS World University Rankings by subject 2024).

If you are curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, this course is for you. Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth by examining Earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques to explore the structure and chemistry of its inaccessible areas.

Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments. Recent options have included Volcanic Hazards, Global Tectonics, Mineral Resources and Hydrogeology. By your final year, you'll be conducting your own independent research and exploring the questions that matter most to you.

We have a large geology collection and practical study spaces, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a real feel for geology in practice.

You will gain plenty of hands-on experience, with over 40 days of fieldwork both in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Field trips are a huge part of why our school community is so close-knit, giving you the chance to get to know your coursemates and key staff while honing your practical skills.

The skills developed throughout your studies are highly valued by employers, from scientific and technical skills including coding, modelling, lab skills, and data analysis, to transferable skills such as communication, creativity and resilience.


Accreditations

Our Geology BSc is accredited by TGS.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Join a University ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, QS World University Rankings by subject 2024).

If you are curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, this course is for you. Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth by examining Earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques to explore the structure and chemistry of its inaccessible areas.

Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments. Recent options have included Volcanic Hazards, Global Tectonics, Mineral Resources and Hydrogeology. By your final year, you'll be conducting your own independent research and exploring the questions that matter most to you.

We have a large geology collection and practical study spaces, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a real feel for geology in practice.

You will gain plenty of hands-on experience, with over 40 days of fieldwork both in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Field trips are a huge part of why our school community is so close-knit, giving you the chance to get to know your coursemates and key staff while honing your practical skills.

The skills developed throughout your studies are highly valued by employers, from scientific and technical skills including coding, modelling, lab skills, and data analysis, to transferable skills such as communication, creativity and resilience.


Accreditations

Our Geology BSc is accredited by TGS.

Admission Requirements

32+
67+
176+
88+
6.5+
Typical offer

A-level standard offer: ABB
A-level contextual offer: BBC



GCSE profile requirements
Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent)



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level C.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
31,300 GBP

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