University of Southampton

Geology (BSc)

University of SouthamptonSouthampton, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this BSc Geology course, you'll discover how rocks, minerals, oceans, the atmosphere, and life all connect to shape our dynamic planet. Geology helps us understand some of the biggest global challenges, from finding resources sustainably to tracking environmental change and managing natural hazards. Throughout the course you'll build the practical, analytical, and research skills that geoscientists use every day to solve real-world problems.

Your bachelor of geology degree will combine classroom learning, practical laboratory work, and field-based training. This will include visits to world-famous geological sites and residential field courses in the UK and abroad. You'll also benefit from access to industry-standard facilities, including the largest Earth and marine sciences library in Europe, as well as 150 laboratories.

With a geology degree you'll learn to: understand the processes that have shaped the Earth, and continue to influence its future examine past climate events to he

Key highlights

  • Combines classroom learning, laboratory work and field-based training
  • Residential field courses in the UK and abroad
  • Visits to world-famous geological sites
  • Access to Europe's largest Earth and marine sciences library
  • Use of 150 laboratories and industry-standard facilities
  • Builds practical, analytical and research skills used by geoscientists

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB including two accepted sciences (minimum of grade B) Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geolo…
  • A-level: BBB — to include including two accepted science subject (minimum of grade B) and grade A; with EPQ
  • A-level: AB — to include to include two accepted science subjects

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £30,300 per year

Admission

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