BSc Geology with Foundation

This four-year foundation degree in Geology provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, covering a wide range of topics including physical geography, geomorphology, sedimentology, structural geology, and environmental geology. Students will learn how to apply scientific principles and techniques to understand the Earth's history, processes, and systems, and how to interpret geological data in order to solve real-world problems. The foundation degree is designed to provide a stepping stone for students who wish to pursue further study in Geology at undergraduate level.

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Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the University's Earth Sciences Department, which is equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment. The department has a strong research focus, and students will have opportunities to work alongside experienced academics and researchers. In addition, the University offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs, providing students with the opportunity to develop their skills and interests outside of the classroom.

Experience World-Leading Geology Teaching at Durham University

Durham University is one of the top universities in the UK for Geology, with a long history of excellence in the subject. The University's Earth Sciences Department is renowned for its research-led teaching, and students on this course will have access to expertise and resources that are unmatched anywhere else. The University's location in the North East of England also provides excellent opportunities for fieldwork and practical experience, with a diverse range of geological environments within easy reach.

This course is focused on non-traditional students and the modes of teaching and learning are designed to provide and facilitate high-quality teaching and learning in a supportive and productive environment that encourages self-awareness, reflective practice, and cross-cultural awareness. The course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials/workshops, and practical classes. Typically, lectures provide key information on a particular area and this is consolidated through tutorials and/or workshops and practical classes where appropriate, particularly for laboratory and IT skills. The course provides up to 18 contact hours per week, but further consolidation takes place through independent study and/or voluntary workshops provided outside the courses formal contact hours. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence and classes are generally small, normally with 25 to 35 students to ensure individual needs can be met.

The Foundation Programme is designed to support UK and EU students from under-represented groups in Higher Education to access and succeed in studying for an undergraduate degree at Durham University.