Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Join a university ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, QS World University Rankings by subject 2025).
If you are curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, this course is for you. Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth by examining earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques to explore the structure and chemistry of its inac...
Join a university ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, QS World University Rankings by subject 2025).
If you are curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, this course is for you. Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth by examining earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques to explore the structure and chemistry of its inaccessible areas.
Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments. Unit topics in recent years have included volcanic hazards, global tectonics, mineral resources and hydrogeology. By your final year, you'll be conducting your own independent research and exploring the questions that matter most to you.
We have a large geology collection and practical study spaces, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a real feel for geology in practice.
You will gain plenty of hands-on experience, with over 40 days of fieldwork both in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Field trips are a huge part of why our school community is so close-knit, giving you the chance to get to know your coursemates and key staff while honing your practical skills.
The skills developed throughout your studies are highly valued by employers, from scientific and technical skills including coding, modelling, lab skills, and data analysis, to transferable skills such as communication, creativity and resilience.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-I45
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: ABB including two science-related subjects. Contextual offer: BBC including BB in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
Scottish Higher
Advanced Higher: AB in two science-related subjects, and Standard Higher: AABBB.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 21.0, offer-merit: 24.0
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 21 credits at Distinction and 24 at Merit or above; and at least 9 credits at Distinction and 3 credits at Merit from units in two science-related subjects. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AB in two science-related subjects, and Standard Higher: AABBB.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Contextual offer: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5,5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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