Geology with Palaeontology BSc at University of Leicester

Programme overview

The history of life on Earth is written in the rocks. This geology degree studies fossils and what they reveal about evolution and environmental change, and how the origin and evolution of life is intricately linked with the geological history of the Earth.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Chemical Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will have a broad introduction to geoscience and the role of geologists in society. Core modules include Evolution of the Earth System, Palaeobiology and the Stratigraphic Record, Natural Resources and Energy for the 21st Century, Geological Maps and Structures, Introductory Field Course, From Core to Crust.

Career pathways

Our Geology graduates are highly competitive in the job market as their degrees provide them with a strong set of subject-specific and transferable skills, suited to a range of different sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: ABB-BBB preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. One-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics are also considered. EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. English language: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): F641.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-with-palaeontology-bsc

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