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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Overview
- Designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of the geology, chemistry and physics of the Earth and to tackle global environmental challenges
- Gain technical experience through more than 60 days of fieldwork, as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research opportunities
- Study in Cornwall at Exeter’s Penryn Campus and gain access to incredible and unique local geoscience on your doorstep
- Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by the Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching
- Excellent industrial links ensure that the skills gained will be highly valued by employers. Recent partners include: Rio Tinto, British Geological Survey, European Space Agency and CL:AIRE.
Learning on campus
Learning and teaching are delivered through a combination of lectures, ‘hands on’ practical classes, seminars, tutorials, field-based teaching, and independent study. Laboratory practical classes will develop your understanding of a range of geoscience topics and help put theory into practice.
On average you will have 18 teaching hours per week and will need to undertake additional independent study (e.g., directed reading, assignments, and project work). You can expect your total workload to average about 40 hours per week during term time.
Our geoscience degrees are also flexible; you can transfer between any of our BSc and MSci geology and geoscience degrees during your first year.
Assessment
Assessment methods vary between modules and may include individual or group reports, presentations, practical write-ups and exams. More innovative assessment techniques are also used, and may include the use of websites, posters, social media, videos, science communication, and dragons-den style presentations. You must pass the first year in order to progress to the second year, but your first-year marks do not count towards your final degree classification.
Your future
Environmental Geoscience graduates will be key to helping 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.
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB - AAB
Excluding General StudiesGrade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
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