Keele University

Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Do you love science and have an inquisitive mind about how our planet works? Gain a strong foundation in geology with an emphasis on environmental geoscience on our contemporary Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc. You will acquire specialist hands-on experience through field and laboratory work, as well as industry work placement opportunities.

Geology is a profession in great demand, and upon graduation, you will have the potential to enjoy successful careers ranging from environmental geochemist and geological engineer to hydrologist and exploration geologist.

Key highlights

  • Strong geology foundation with an emphasis on environmental geoscience
  • Specialist hands-on experience through field and laboratory work
  • Industry work placement opportunities available
  • Optional international 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

  • Environmental geochemist
  • Geological engineer
  • Hydrologist
  • Exploration 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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