BSc Palaeontology and Geology at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Our BSc teaches earth’s history through fossils and rocks, combining fieldwork with scientific study to understand past climates, life, and natural processes. Equipping you with the skills to tackle environmental challenges and pursue careers in areas such as research, conservation, or resource management. Join our three-year programme consisting of core (compulsory) and optional modules.

Department: Geology and Earth Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied GIS and Data Science, Connected Earth: Environmental Systems and Change, Discover Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES): Academic and Professional Futures, Earth History and Life, Earth Science Field and Research Skills, Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology, Earth Resources, Environmental Impacts and Sustainability.

Career pathways

Palaeontology and Geology open up a wide range of career possibilities. Our Earth and Environmental Sciences graduates excel in diverse fields such as scientific civil service, local government, environmental consultancies, conservation, and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB Including 1 Required Science. IB: 6,5,5 32 points overall Including HL in 1 Required Science. BTEC: We welcome students studying BTEC qualifications as an alternative to A levels, and accept BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate. Please contact us for further guidance. Number of A levels required: 3. Accepted Science Subjects. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/4531eea9-a7f2-540b-1920-52dbddf84961

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