Geology BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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SEP-25

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- 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 ...Read more

- 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 prospectsTo learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Earth Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Earth Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Joseph
16 Dec 24

Very green campus in a beautiful location. Travelling around can be unreliable and..Read more

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Harry
12 Dec 24

Give us more accessibility with parking on campus as commuting around Cornwall is a pain, especially those who live on..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits in an acceptable Geology subject or 24 L3 credits at Merit Grade or above in another two Science Subjects (please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements). Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 5 in Geology OR HL Grade 5 in two other Science subjects.

BTEC Extended Diploma (2016)Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Engineering

Popular A-level subjects

Earth Sciences

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

Geology
54%
Geography
51%
Biology
50%
Mathematics
33%
Chemistry
30%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,900 per year

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Students from International

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£30900 Per year

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University of Exeter
Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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