Geology - BSc(Hons) - Course Information - Undergraduate Students

Geology BSc(Hons)

Facts about this course

Year of entry	2010
Type	BSc(Hons)
Modules	Module Listing
UCAS	F600 3 years full-time F608 4 years full-time including foundation year

About this course

Why choose this course?

Geology explores the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4,600 million-year history, and uses the rock record to unravel that history. Our 'standard' Geology degree provides a sound training in the core theory and skills of the subject, with a wide range of option modules at later levels of the course. Whether you are interested in fossils, minerals, rocks or another branch of geology, we offer a selection of topics to suit you.

You can also choose to study Geology in combination with another subject. See the 'course combinations' section for more information.

What will you study?

You will be introduced to the major branches of geology, investigating the dynamic Earth and its environment. You will learn about the internal structure of the Earth, how plate tectonics work, how igneous rocks are formed and how sedimentary basins evolve. Laboratory work and fieldwork, both in the UK and abroad, are a fundamental part of the curriculum.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.