Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BSc Geology

BSc Geology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 31,200
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental challenges including climate change, natural hazards, and the supply of critical raw materials and resources
BSc Geology will provide you with a detailed understanding of the Earth, its evolution, processes, systems and resources
Gain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities
Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep
Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects

Course Content
Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Dynamic Planet
- Earth and Environmental Chemistry
- Crystallography, Mineralogy and Gemstones
- Earth History and Palaeontology
- Field Geology and Geological Maps
- Surveying and Digital Mapping
- Quantitative Methods for Geoscientists
- CSM Professionalism Year 1
Year 2

Compulsory modules
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Geological Mapping Techniques
- Geophysics
- Magmatic and Metamorphic Rocks
- Magmatism and Metamorphism
- CSM Professionalism Year 2
Year 3

Compulsory modules
- GIS for Geologists
- Geology Overseas Field Class
- Climate change: Past and Future
- Volcanology
- Summer Vacation Project
- CSM Professionalism Year 3
Entry Requirement
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£31200 per year

Career Prospect

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Geology but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:

Chartered Surveyor
Engineering Project Manager
Project Engineer
Engineering Professional
Estimator, Valuer or Assessor
Environment Professional
Financial Accounts
IT Operations Technician
Laboratory Technician
Physical Scientist

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc Geology at University of Exeter