BSc (Hons) Geology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A geology degree exploring the forces that shape the planet, including natural hazard risk, environmental change and the clean energy transition, with hands-on work in microscope laboratories and field work in the UK's south west.

Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Sustainable Geoscience, Earth Materials and Resources, Climate, Tectonics and Hazards and The Life and Death of an Ocean. Later modules include Ocean Geoscience, The Building of Britain, Professional Field and Core Analysis, Tectonics and Geohazards and Environmental Change Through Earth History, with an Independent Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in environmental consulting, mining, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, petroleum geology, academic research, government agencies, natural disaster management, environmental law and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including one science subject from: Biology/Human Biology, Maths/Use of Maths/Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Design and Technology, Psychology, Computer Science/Computer Programming, Information Technology/ICT. 18-unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM, science related subject (applicants not meeting this are encouraged to contact admissions). Access to HE Diploma: pass an Access to HE Diploma (science based) with at least 33 credits at merit. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Duration: 3 years

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