BSc Geology
Course Overview
This comprehensive Geology degree provides a broad and foundational training in the geosciences, from understanding Earth's history and resources to managing them for a sustainable future. You will develop the skills to piece together the planet's fascinating story through hands-on fieldwork and a curriculum that balances core principles with specialist optional modules. The program offers flexible progression, allowing you to tailor your studies and choose between a three-year BSc or a four-year research-intensive MGeol.
Key Program Highlights
- Foundational first-year field trip to the Isle of Arran to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting
- Flexible curriculum with a wide range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests
- Choice between a 3-year BSc or a 4-year MGeol with a major independent research project
- UK and international field trips to develop advanced practical geological skills
- Opportunity to transfer between degree streams or specialize after the first year
Course Overview
This comprehensive Geology degree provides a broad and foundational training in the geosciences, from understanding Earth's history and resources to managing them for a sustainable future. You will develop the skills to piece together the planet's fascinating story through hands-on fieldwork and a curriculum that balances core principles with specialist optional modules. The program offers flexible progression, allowing you to tailor your studies and choose between a three-year BSc or a four-year research-intensive MGeol.
Key Program Highlights
- Foundational first-year field trip to the Isle of Arran to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting
- Flexible curriculum with a wide range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests
- Choice between a 3-year BSc or a 4-year MGeol with a major independent research project
- UK and international field trips to develop advanced practical geological skills
- Opportunity to transfer between degree streams or specialize after the first year
