Geology BSc (Hons)
Keele University
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Are you fascinated by science and keen to understand how our planet works? How did the Earth form? How does our planet function and support life? What can we do to protect its future? Discover the answers, develop your own solutions, and explore Earth’s amazing journey with our innovative Geology BSc. Gain the practical, hands-on skills you’ll need as a highly sought-after geologist through fieldwork, laboratory projects, and industry work placement options, enabling you to thrive in a career ...Read more

Are you fascinated by science and keen to understand how our planet works? How did the Earth form? How does our planet function and support life? What can we do to protect its future? Discover the answers, develop your own solutions, and explore Earth’s amazing journey with our innovative Geology BSc. Gain the practical, hands-on skills you’ll need as a highly sought-after geologist through fieldwork, laboratory projects, and industry work placement options, enabling you to thrive in a career such as geological engineer, geochemist, or geotechnician.


Why choose this course?

- This programme is accredited by the Geological Society of London - Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork - Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement options - No prior knowledge of geology is required and there are no formal exams- Top 20 in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences (Guardian University League Table, 2024) Your journey towards making a global impact starts here. Earth, our complex and fascinating planet, is facing serious environmental challenges, creating high demand for geologists who understand issues like carbon neutral energy sources and sustainable methods of resource extraction. Our programme will develop your geology knowledge and skills, empowering you to address these matters, and secure a promising future with excellent career prospects.Never studied Geology before? We've designed this programme to provide you with a solid grounding in the subject during year one, laying the foundation for advanced study in years two and three. Geology explores Earth’s origins, the evolution of life, and the exploration, extraction, and management of its natural resources. As an interdisciplinary subject, it draws on geography, environmental science, chemistry, biology, and physics. You will develop an understanding of Earth’s and other planets' structures and identify the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring deep beneath our feet.


About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
61st
Earth Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
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Earth Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Earth Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Hannah
15 Feb 24

There are unique degree courses which makes it an appealing University to apply to. It could be improved by giving more funding to sport so we can afford coaches and perform at a..Read more

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Lisa
15 Feb 24

Coursemates are great. Halls are a bit bad..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

BBB in three A levels

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits

555 in three Higher Levels, OR 30 points

DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

Merit in any T level

Popular A-level subjects

Earth Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
56%
Geology
39%
Biology
37%
Mathematics
32%
Physics
25%
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Latest reviews

Latest Geology reviews

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Hannah
15 Feb 24
Geology (Volcanology) BSc (Hons)
There are unique degree courses which makes it an appealing University to apply to. It could be improved by giving more funding to sport so we can afford coaches and perform at a...
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Lisa
15 Feb 24
Geology BSc (Hons)
Coursemates are great. Halls are a bit bad...
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Keele University
Keele University Keele ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Longport  2.2 miles away

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