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BSc Exploration Geology at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Many students have the opportunity to complete a summer placement, working as a junior geologist and experiencing real exploration work. In the past, our students have travelled to locations like Finland, Canada, Africa, Australia and Kazakhstan. UCAS code F625.

Faculty: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a three-year full-time degree. In your first year you will study core modules and get a strong foundation in exploration geology. In year two and three there are core and optional modules so you have some flexibility to choose to study the areas that you’re interested in.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC. English language (IELTS academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Home-status year-one tuition fee; may rise if the government fee cap changes Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Overseas-status year-one tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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