BSc (Hons) Geology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Geology studies the Earth's structure, composition, history, hazards, climate and resources using rocks, minerals and fossils with computational and analytical methods, addressing climate change, the energy transition and the green economy.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover plate tectonics, Earth structure, volcanoes, earthquakes, rock deformation, evolution of oceans, continents and life and surface processes, applied to resources, climate change, water security and contaminated land, with local and residential field classes. Years 3 and 4 are Honours.

Career pathways

Programme prepares graduates for sustainable resource exploration, geotechnical engineering and water and renewable energy management; destinations include geotechnical engineer, exploration geologist and environmental consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21 (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic 59 overall and in every sub-test; other accepted tests include Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (no component below 169), Oxford ELLT 7 overall (no component below 6) and LanguageCert Academic SELT 70 overall (no component below 60). The University of Glasgow English for Academic Study pre-sessional course is an alternative route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest-of-UK fee status). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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