Geology postgraduate degrees in Scotland

4 universities offer 8 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate geology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

2 geology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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Source : Complete University Guide 2026

WUSCA ranking: 44th
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What students say about geology

Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Applied Sedimentology and Structural Geology
  • Geophysics and Petrophysics
  • Production Geology
  • Professional Skills Incorporating International Field Trip
  • Project in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences
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University of Glasgow

3 geology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 13th
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Geology PhD
clock icon 6 years part time
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University of Strathclyde

1 geology courses SCOTLAND
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The uni has an abundance of bathrooms but they need to be cleaned more often as many students seem yo leave them in a horrific state. The campus is in a prime location where you are never far from anyplace you may need to go, especially for those staying on campus. I think the gym should be open later at night as some people are in from 9-5 and by the time they are done and hava had dinner and caught up in work there isn’t enough time for them to also have the opportunity to use the facilities.

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MSc Hydrogeology
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Aquifer Mechanics
  • Contaminated Land
  • Environmental Geochemistry
  • Global Water Policy
  • Groundwater Flow Modelling
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The University of Edinburgh

2 geology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Geology and Geophysics PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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Modules
Year 1
  • Palaeontology and Geobiology Dissertation (MRes) (PRGE11020)
  • Project Design and Literature Analysis (GESC11001)
  • Research Planning and Management in the GeoSciences (PRGE11014)
  • Topics in Palaeobiology and Evolution (EASC10100)
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