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BSc in Geology with Palaeontology

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

All our Geology degrees will provide you with the knowledge and technical and transferable skills required to achieve your professional goals. You’ll also benefit from a dedicated Careers Tutor with many years of experience as an industry geologist.

Many companies attend our annual Geology Careers Day from across the geoscience sector. More than 50 companies are actively involved with Geology at Leicester, from funding major research projects to work experience opportunities.

General Eligibility

A-levels: ABB-BBB, 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.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects 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.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language and Maths.

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: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. A minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE. A minimum of 4 in the English Language is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDD (Science Related). Please contact School regarding eligibility.

T Levels: Distinction in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • First Year Tutorials

  • The Rock Cycle – Our Dynamic Earth (double module)

  • Micro to Macro: From Rock Properties to Plate Tectonics

  • Palaeobiology and the Stratigraphic Record

  • Natural Resources and Energy for the 21st Century

  • Geological Maps and Structures

  • Introductory Field Course (Arran)

2 Year 2
  • Geological Field Skills (Spain, Anglesey, and Lake District field courses)

  • Magmatic and Metamorphic Processes

  • Major Events in the History of Life

  • Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation

  • Depositional Processes and Environments

  • Introduction to Geochemistry

  • Structure and Tectonics

3 Year 3
  • Year Abroad or in Industry (optional)

4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Independent Field-Based Project

  • Basin Evolution and Palaeoenvironments Field Course - Wales

  • Geological Application of Microfossils

  • Diversity and Evolution of Vertebrates

  • Plus your Dissertation

Option modules

  • Environmental Geoscience

  • Crustal Dynamics

  • Water Quality Processes and Management

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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