Overview
In the Geology and Physical Geography (Hons) programme from University of Liverpool you’ll be taught by research active staff, at the forefront of their chosen fields, learning about cutting-edge science before it appears in textbooks. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake project work within the Department’s research groups.
Your training will include the comprehensive study of surface and near-surface processes, relevant to many industrial, engineering and environmental employment sectors. Years one and two cover a wide range of geological and physical geography topics, allowing for greater choice in the final year.
Career opportunities:
There has never been a better time to study Earth Sciences. Many of the fundamental questions of our times will be answered by geoscientists, as we seek to provide sustainable resources for the world’s population, as well as predict and mitigate climate change and natural hazards by building a better understanding of the planet on which we live.
Recent graduates have gained employment within a degree-related field or continued within further education after graduation.
The course has close links with geoscience and environmental industries ensuring that the degrees properly equip you for future employment.
Recent employers
- Geological Surveys in the UK and abroad
- Hydrocarbon and support industries: ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Geotrace, Geokinetics, Neftex, Robertson, Deloitte, CGG, Osiris, PGS
- Engineering and environmental consultancies: The Environment Agency, Environmental Resources Management, URS Corporation, Caulmert Ltd, VerdErg Renewables, RSK Geophysics, RSK Environment, Geomaterials, Fugro
- Mining and related industries: Gold Fields, Rio Tinto, Cliffs Natural Resources, Geological Solutions, Hanson Aggregate Marine Ltd, Aggregate Industries.
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Courses include:
- Experiments in Physical Geography
- Field Geology
- Geoscience and Earth History
- Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
- Structural Geology and Geological Maps
- Study Skills and Gis (earth Science)
- Theory and Laboratory Experiments in Earth Surface Processes
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
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General requirements
- A level requirements: ABB including one science A level.
- Subject requirements: For applicants from England: For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a "Pass" is required.
- GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant Diploma.
- International Baccalaureate: 33 overall including two Higher Level sciences and no score less than 4
- Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 or above in two sciences
- Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: Acceptable at grade B including 2 Science A Levels at grades AB
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Liverpool
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