Bachelor of Science in Geology

at University of Southampton - Waterfront Campus United Kingdom

Overview

On this BSc Geology course, you'll understand the nature, dynamics and evolution of the processes that shaped the Earth over the past 4 billion years. You can visit world-famous sites of geological interest, and access facilities, including the largest Earth and marine sciences library in Europe. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to tackle global challenges, or continue your studies.

Geology holds the key to many issues we face today, including the balance between using natural resources and protecting the environment.

You'll graduate as a bachelor of geology, and your expertise will be in high demand in the geological industry. Whether you choose to focus on the need for raw materials, the environmental sector or engineering geology.

With a geology degree you can:

  • gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of the subject
  • examine past climate events to help predict climate change
  • develop ways to discover new natural resources and exploit known ones responsibly
  • understand natural hazards and help avoid them
  • study volcanoes and the behaviour of magma

Depending on your grades, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner universities. There you'll take specialist modules and projects that are not available in the UK.

As part of this course you can:

  • study in a world-leading research institution, National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS)
  • access superb, industry-standard facilities, including the National Oceanographic Library and 150 laboratories
  • go on field trips and residential field courses, both in the UK and abroad
  • gain career benefits through our many links to geological companies
  • develop transferable skills such as teamwork, written and oral communication, planning, presentation, data collection and analysis

Our Geology courses are accredited by The Geological Society of London, meaning our teaching is of the highest quality and approved by an independent body of academics and industrialists.

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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

36

Duration

University of Southampton - Waterfront Campus

Location

Bachelor of Science in Geology Assistant Fee

$23720

Tuition Fee

$0

Average Cost of Living

$0

Application Fee

Bachelor of Science in Geology Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

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Detailed Program and Facts

30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

36

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.5

Minimum Overall Score

92.0

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62.0

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