BSc (Hons) Geology at University of Portsmouth

Develop your knowledge of geology, engineering geology, and environmental geology on this geology degree to understand how our planet works and how we can use its resources responsibly to ensure a sustainable future. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including biology, earth sciences, psychology, and health sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Analysis of The Earth and Environment; Earth Materials and Processes; Fossils and Strata; Engineering Geology and Geohazards; Professional Skills, Careers and Fieldwork; Dynamic Earth; Sedimentary Facies Analysis and Palaeoenvironments; Gis and Remote Sensing; Structural Geology; Research Project.

Career pathways

Careers in geology, engineering geology and environmental geology are particularly buoyant at present with demand being driven by large infrastructure projects (HS2), offshore wind projects, and nuclear power station construction. This means geologists are in high demand – in 2020, the role of geologist was added to the UK shortage occupation list .

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