Course Overview - Geology MGeol

Gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you. What might you discover?

Our Geology degrees gives you a broad training in the geosciences, from the structure and history of our planet and life on Earth, to the natural resources that geologists need to manage for a sustainable future. You may have already discovered that every rock tells a fascinating story: perhaps it was formed in a volcano, or preserves dinosaur remains, or a chemical signature of past...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

Unknown

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Application Details

Course Code

F601

Institution Code

L34

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

2 science subjects required.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass science diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include Physics, Chemistry and Maths Level 3 credits.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Must be in a science related subject. Please contact us with module information before applying (study@le.ac.uk).

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2

Must be taking 2 science subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

AS

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

Preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted alongside other qualifications.

A level

A,A,B

Preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

T Level

D

In Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)

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