MGeol (Hons) Geology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

An integrated masters in geology that adds masters-level modules in the fourth year and an in-depth research project on a topic chosen with a leading expert.

Duration: 4 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 follow the geology degree, covering Sustainable Geoscience, Earth Materials and Resources, Ocean Geoscience, The Building of Britain and Tectonics and Geohazards. The fourth year includes the MGeol Project, Soil and Rock Mechanics, Characterisation and Field Skills, Environmental Observations and Quality Assurance, Geohazards and the Built Environment and Marine Science.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as 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 120 UCAS points. GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above. A levels: 120 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: DDM, science related subject (applicants not meeting this are encouraged to contact admissions). Access to HE Diploma: pass a Science Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 credits, including 30 Level 3 credits at distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at merit from science units. 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: 4 years

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