Keele University

Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Are you curious about how the planet works? Do you have a passion for science? Our Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc will provide you with a contemporary education in geology, with a specialist focus on applied geophysics techniques.

You’ll develop practical skills and experience through fieldwork and laboratory assignments and benefit from industry work placement opportunities to boost your employability. Geology graduates are highly employable and can embark on careers such as geochemists, geophysicists and seismologists.

Key highlights

  • Contemporary geology education with specialist focus on applied geophysics techniques
  • Practical skills developed through fieldwork and laboratory assignments
  • Industry work placement opportunities to boost employability
  • Option of an international year or placement year

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Geophysicist
  • Geochemist
  • Seismologist
  • Geologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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