Geology (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Geology (Hons) at Keele University provides students with a deep understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape our planet. This interdisciplinary programme draws upon biology, chemistry, and physics to explore Earth's origins and the evolution of life. Students are empowered to address modern environmental challenges, including the transition to carbon-neutral energy and sustainable resource management.

Why Geology (Hons) at Keele University?

• Ranked in the Top 10 in England for student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2025.
• Accredited by the Geological Society of London, providing a direct pathway to achieving Chartered Geologist status.
• Access to a 600-acre campus that functions as a living laboratory for immediate fieldwork and environmental study.
• Utilisation of state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories equipped with advanced polarising and low-powered microscopes.
• No prior knowledge of the subject is required, as the curriculum is designed to build foundational expertise from the first year.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 2026 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Academic, Fieldwork and Professional Skills
• Earth Structure
• Minerals and Rocks
• Earth and Life Through Time
• Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
• The Earth System
• Sustainable Staffordshire

Year 2

• Geological Field Skills
• Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
• Palaeoclimatology and Quaternary Studies
• Reconstructing Past Sedimentary Environments
• Geochemistry
• Geoethics and Environmental Justice
• Earths Changing Landscape

Year 3

• Independent Research Dissertation
• Geoscience: Independent Field Project
• Volcanic and Magmatic Processes
• Advanced Geological Field Techniques
• Applied GIS
• Engineering and Applied Geology
• Extractive resources and Critical Minerals
• Natural Hazards
• Clean Technology
• Extinction!

Careers with Geology (Hons)

Graduates are highly sought after for their sub-surface expertise and technical skills, which are essential for meeting global sustainability goals. The programme prepares individuals for diverse roles in the energy, environmental, and engineering sectors. Many alumni secure positions as professional geologists, geophysicists, or hydrogeologists within international consultancies and government agencies.

Common career paths include:

• Geological Engineer
• Geochemist
• Geoenvironmental Engineer
• Volcanologist
• Mineral Surveyor
• Quarry Manager
• Geotechnical Engineer