Geology degrees in Southern England

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University of Portsmouth

1 geology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 26th
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WUSCA ranking: 73th
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i love the facilities at this uni, the library and the teaching is great. there are many places for all types of students ,quiet or not, to go and the nightlife in the city is prety decent. it is quite affordable compared to other universitys close by. the societies are fantastic aswell. the university could improve on certain teaching aspects in the first year to ease us into how very independant it all is

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Palaeontology
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Year 1
  • Analysis of the Earth and Environment
  • Biodiversity andVertebrate Anatomy
  • Earth Materials
  • Global Environmental Challenges
  • How the Earth Works
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University of Southampton

2 geology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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No answers to past paper questions making it hard to revise and sometimes coursework deadlines can be unclear also when u have a lecture then a 1 hour break then another lecture can’t rlly get much done in that time

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Geology - MSci
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  • Data Literacy and Analysis
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Earth Materials
  • Earth and Ocean System
  • Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry
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  • Data Literacy and Analysis
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Earth Materials
  • Earth and Ocean System
  • Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry
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Royal Holloway, University of London

5 geology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 22nd
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Most of the lecturers are great and very talented. But I would say the first year is very intense in terms of pace and the amount of content for each lecture so a little overwhelming. There’s a large amount of neuroscience and stats. Feedback can be a bit vague. There are societies and sport clubs. I tried a few societies but found them cliquey but others like them. Can’t comment on SUbas I’m a commuter and never been. The location of the uni is pretty isolated and boring. I’m a commuter but would feel bored living in Egham. It just feels like a village and is a 2 mile round walk. The uni is next to an A road and the walk up the hill is dodgy (narrow path). The people here tend to be on the posh side. I do think the campus and library is pretty, there’s a good library and teaching quality is good.

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Geology
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Year 1
  • Academic Integrity
  • Dynamic Planet
  • Evolving Earth
  • Human Interaction with the Earth
  • Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
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Geology with Integrated Foundation Year
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  • Dynamic Planet
  • Earth Scientists Toolkit
  • Evolving Earth
  • Human Interaction with the Earth
  • Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
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University of Plymouth

4 geology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 87th
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As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

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Geology
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Year 1
  • Earth Materials (GEOL1002)
  • Fieldwork and Key Skills (GEOL1006)
  • Geological Maps and Structural Geology (GEOL1005)
  • Geosystems (GEOL1003)
  • Palaeontology and Stratigraphy (GEOL1004)
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Geology - MGeol
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  • Earth Materials (GEOL1002)
  • Fieldwork and Key Skills (GEOL1006)
  • Geological Maps and Structural Geology (GEOL1005)
  • Geosystems (GEOL1003)
  • Palaeontology and Stratigraphy (GEOL1004)
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Imperial College London

3 geology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 4th
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Studying at Imperial College Business School for my Master's in Economics & Strategy for Business was an incredible experience. The program pushed me to think critically and strategically while offering the perfect blend of academic rigor and practical application. I was inspired by the diverse, driven cohort and had the chance to collaborate with brilliant peers from around the globe. The faculty's expertise and guidance truly enhanced my learning, and the school's location in the heart of London made the experience even more vibrant and enriching. It was a transformative journey that broadened my perspective and prepared me for real-world challenges.

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Geology
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Geology - MSci (Hons)
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University of Bristol

5 geology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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I enjoyed the course and it’s structure. I believe, that it set me up well for my research project and gave me the skills that employers are looking for. The worse aspect was the lack of time for activities outside of studying. Lectures and assignments took up most of the day and evening, especially during coursework and exam season.

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Geology
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Year 1
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Earth's Evolution
  • Environmental Sustainability and Resources
  • Our Habitable Planet
  • Physics and Chemistry for Earth Scientists
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Geology with Study Abroad - MSci (Hons)
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  • Earth's Evolution
  • Environmental Sustainability and Resources
  • Our Habitable Planet
  • Physics and Chemistry for Earth Scientists
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UCL (University College London)

2 geology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 20th
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I love all the student deals. However, I feel like many of the student activity processes could be streamlined as it seems so overwhelming as a foreigner/first-year. Like, having to book a ticket, but then still waiting in line or an event being overbooked via ticketing that people are dissuaded to come. Then, when the event takes place, the ticket holders don’t even come.

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Geology
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Year 1
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Earth Materials
  • From Petrology to Petrogenesis (including Cornwall fieldwork)
  • Geochemistry
  • History of Life
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Geology - MSci (Hons)
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  • Dynamic Earth
  • Earth Materials
  • From Petrology to Petrogenesis (including Cornwall fieldwork)
  • Geochemistry
  • History of Life
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University of Oxford

1 geology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Great buildings and location with great transport links to major cities. Being taught by people who are the best in that field and being able to contribute to their research at an early time in your studies. The tutorial system with very few people in classes making learning much more interactive.

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Geology - BA (Hons)
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University of Exeter

6 geology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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WUSCA ranking: 53th
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The layout of the campus is beautiful and lets in a lot of natural light which I like. Also my two favourite places, the sustainability cafe and the gym both offer great services. As for improvements, I’ve heard form friends that mental health support doesn’t respond to students concern with enough urgency.

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Geology - MSci
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Year 1
  • CSM Professionalism Year 1
  • Crystallography, Mineralogy and Gemstones
  • Dynamic Planet
  • Earth History and Palaeontology
  • Earth and Environmental Chemistry
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  • Crystallography, Mineralogy and Gemstones
  • Dynamic Planet
  • Earth History and Palaeontology
  • Earth and Environmental Chemistry
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Birkbeck, University of London

1 geology courses LONDON
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It’s a nice university in a nice area very convenient. There’s everything around. But can be improved by having more community because it lacks the aspects of like a community getting together having events just to talk not for like education or like stuff just like work you know like be friendly. Have fun. like how other universities of societies like this one society are limited like all universities of society for like everyone a culture and everything and just need something for the younger students to have that university life. Even though it’s a mature university. But it has so much Support and everything that you would need to study so that something is really great about it like there’s so many workshops but more fun things would be nice

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Geology
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Year 1
  • Assessed Field Techniques 1
  • Earth History
  • Earth's Interior Geology
  • Earth's Surface Geology
  • Foundations of Mineralogy
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