BSc (Hons) Geology at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

On this BSc Geology you will have the opportunity to study the Earth and its processes and environments. You will examine how we can best manage environments through understanding the processes of rock and mineral formation through geological time, climate-ocean-rock-biosphere interactions, and the effects of human interactions with the environment.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Four years part-time, online; Six years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn how to identify key environmental indicators, such as rock, mineral and fossil assemblages, alongside landscapes and geomorphology, that are used by geologists to understand the key processes that have produced the Earth, and the effects of human interactions with the Earth. You will also learn key aspects of biology, geography, physics, chemistry, planetary science, material science, mathematics, cartography, numerical modelling, computer science, sustainability and environmental protection. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include You complete three 10-14-day Easter field classes, which will be assessed..

Career pathways

The degree can also equip you for a career path in: academia or research, environmental lobbying, environmental law and policy-making, engineering geology, hydrogeology, scientific writing and journalism.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: Three years full-time: GCSEs required at grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) in mathematics. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four or six years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in a science-based subject. Students who successfully complete Birkbeck's Certificate of Higher Education in Earth History and Palaeontology, Geology, Mineralogy and Volcanology or Planetary Science with Astronomy will be considered for a place on the BSc, with the possibility of exemption from the first-year modules. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code F600 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 23,560 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Four years part-time, online; Six

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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