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Geology BSc (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Investigate the nature, dynamics, and evolution of the processes that shaped the Earth over the past four billion years.On your three-year Geology degree you will visit world-famous sites of geological interest in the UK and abroad, applying your skills and knowledge to address their challenges and uncover possible solutions.You will study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research, teaching, and technology development in ocean and Earth science.You will graduate with a degree accredited by the Geological Society of London, equipped to continue your studies in research and to excel in your career. Many students from this course go on to very successful research careers (often PhD level and beyond), and higher-level employment in multinational companies such as Shell, BP, Anglo American and Barrick Gold.This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London, which means that our teaching is of the highest quality and approved by an independent body of academics and experts. Geology at Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 and 98% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 27,400per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB - ABB

ABB including two acceptable/preferred science subjects. (minimum of grade B) ORBBB including two preferred sciences (minimum of grade B)Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    14th out of 30 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    145 63%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    19th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    27th

    4

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