Course summary
Listen to Earth’s story – from molten origins to the cradle of modern life. Discover how our planet works, from the core to the clouds. You’ll study topics in earth science, such as volcanoes, mountain building, and our planet’s changing surface environment. Explore processes that link its diverse systems and decipher clues to its extraordinary history. Use your new skills to test theories and address critical societal problems like sustainability and the climate crisis. In addition, you’ll develop practical skills using geological maps and microscopes, and conduct investigations, describing past and present geological phenomena while gathering and analysing data. Key features of the course
- Observe, describe and analyse rocks, fossils, minerals and landforms
- Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs
- Gain critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Choose science and technology modules that complement your earth science modules
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study a 60-credit introductory science module or two 30-credit mathematics modules, and a 60-credit science module. In Stage 2, you’ll study a 60-credit module and 60 credits of option modules. In Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit and 30-credit module and complete a 30-credit project module.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/science/degrees/bsc-geology-r53#entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ