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Geology (Environmental Geoscience) at Keele University - UCAS

Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Geology (Environmental Geoscience)

Course options

2025 - 2026
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Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

27Jun
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28Jun
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16Aug
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Course summary

Do you love science and have an inquisitive mind about how our planet works? Gain a strong foundation in geology with an emphasis on environmental geoscience on our contemporary programme. You will acquire specialist hands-on experience through field and laboratory work, as well as industry work placement opportunities. Geology is a profession in great demand, and upon graduation, you will have the potential to enjoy successful careers ranging from environmental geochemist and geological engineer to hydrologist and exploration geologist. Why choose this course?

  • This programme is accredited by the Geological Society of London
  • Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork
  • Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement options
  • No prior knowledge of geology is required and there are no formal exams
  • Top 20 in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences (Guardian University League Table, 2024)
Our world is facing a huge environmental threat, and we need solutions to counter the rapid impact of humans on the planet. Gain the skills needed to meet this challenge on our Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc. You will acquire a broad understanding of geology and gain a comprehensive insight into human interactions with the Earth’s environment. Never studied Geology before? We've designed this programme to provide you with a solid grounding in the subject during your year one, laying the foundation for advanced study in years two and three. Your geology studies will include exploring Earth’s origins, the evolution of life, and the exploration, extraction, and management of its natural resources. As an interdisciplinary subject, it draws on geography, environmental science, chemistry, biology, and physics. You will develop an understanding of Earth’s and other planets' structures and explore the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring deep beneath our feet. This environmental geoscience pathway will deepen your scientific understanding of key topics, including how humans affect our planet and biosphere: from climate change to biodiversity loss, the sustainable use of resources, and the practical skills needed for robust sample collection and processing. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/geologyenvironmentalgeoscience/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Geology (Environmental Geoscience) at Keele University - UCAS