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Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Earth science is the study of how our planet evolved and the forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the earth that we live on. In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll learn why volcanoes occur, what fossils indicate about past environments, how the oceans regulate climate and why sea-level changes. As well as gaining an understanding of earth sciences, you’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills. Key features of the course

  • Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS)
  • Teaches you how to observe and gather information about earth processes and environments through the study of rocks, fossils, minerals and landforms
  • Develops your skills in data collection, analysis, critical thinking and problem solving
  • Gives you the opportunity to carry out independent projects and attend field courses
  • Offers the chance to debate issues and use professional online databases

Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and choose 60 credits of option modules. In Stage 3, you’ll study one 60-credit module, choose one 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.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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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

2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR) at Open University - UCAS