Applied Geology postgraduate degrees in All England

4 universities offer 6 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate applied geology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Plymouth

1 applied-geology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 50th
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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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Modules
Year 1
  • ENVS5002 Investigation and Assessment of Contaminated Environments
  • GEES515 Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector
  • GEES519 Environmental Knowledge: from Field to Stakeholder
  • GEES520 MSc Dissertation
  • GEES528 Soil and Rock Mechanics, Characterisation and Field Skills
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Newcastle University

2 applied-geology courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 23rd
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WUSCA ranking: 16th
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Great social life, good options for student societies, a lot of student support. A lot of professionals teaching on the course and it gave me exactly what I wanted for my career progression into genetics

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University of Exeter

1 applied-geology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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WUSCA ranking: 41th
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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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Year 1
  • Economics, Processing & Environment
  • Exploration Targeting
  • Exploration and Mining Geology
  • GIS for Mineral Explorationists and Geoenvironmental Engineers
  • Mineral Exploration Geophysics
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University of Leeds

2 applied-geology courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 9th
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Oxford Brookes University offers a supportive learning environment with passionate lecturers and modern facilities. The campus is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and events. The city of Oxford adds to the appeal, providing a rich, historic backdrop and excellent career opportunities. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for a balance of academics and student life.

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Engineering Geology MSc
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Year 1
  • Engineering Geology: Dissertation Project
  • Geological Investigation and Characterisation
  • Hazards, Resilience and Sustainable Engineering
  • Hydrogeology and Contaminant Processes
  • Rock Engineering
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