University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Geology with Foundation Year

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

BSc (Hons) Geology with Foundation Year - If you are interested in geology and Earth sciences but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. This new four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year opens a geology degree without standard entry qualifications
  • Four-year route leading to a full BSc (Hons) in geology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 32 — Our typical offer 32 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: PPP — to include in a science related subject (Math; BTEC National Diploma
  • BTEC: MP — to include in a science related su
  • T-level: Pass — T level Pass.
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall to include grade 3 in one Hi

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.

    Up to £500
  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Geologist
  • Engineering geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Mining geologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year

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 University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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