Overview

The (Hons) Geology with Foundation Year degree from the University of Plymouth explores the forces that shape our planet while tackling today's critical challenges such as reducing natural hazard risks, understanding environmental change, and driving the clean energy transition.

This course is for you if...

you're passionate about rocks, minerals and fossils and want to understand how they hold the key to creating a more sustainable future

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you enjoy hands-on experience in the outdoors or the laboratory

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you are looking for a friendly and supportive teaching environment with hands-on career support

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you thrive in real-world, non-exam-based assessments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Our Changing Planet - Chemical and Geo-environmental Processes
Sustainable Development Project
Climate, Tectonics and Hazards
Earth Materials and Resources
The Life and Death of an Ocean

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geology View 110 other Bachelors in Geology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff: 32 - 48

A level: from a minimum of 2 A levels, including at least one pass in a science subject (Biology/Human Biology, Maths/Use of Maths/Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Design and Technology, Psychology, Computer Science/Computer Programming, Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology). Excluding general studies.

BTEC:18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma PPP in a science related subject (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, use of mathematics, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology). 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma MP from a in a science related subject subject as above.

International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 1 subject from science – English and mathematics must be included.

GCSE:English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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