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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Overview
Designed to prepare you to tackle important global challenges including climate change, natural hazards, and especially the supply of critical raw materials and resources
BSc Resource and Exploration Geology focusses on our understanding of the Earth, its processes, systems and natural resources
Study in Cornwall and benefit from spectacular, world-class geology and major mineral and geothermal exploration programmes on your doorstep
Gain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, opportunities for an industry placement, and independent research possibilities
Taught at Exeters Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines. This combined geoscience and mining department has an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects.
Your future
Geology EMPA lab
Geologists are required to help the global community deal with a range of environmental problems related to climate, energy, water, air pollution, natural hazards, supply of raw materials, and more.
Geology and geoscience degrees not only prepare you to tackle the worlds biggest environmental challenges, but they also lead to high employment rates and decent salaries, with graduate opportunities in the UK and around the world. The Camborne School of Mines Association and the award-winning University of Exeter Careers Service have the skills and a strong network of alumni to help you find employment.
Exam type
A levelA 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
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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
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.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£30,900 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£30,900 per year
Students from International
£30900 Per year
