Geology (Hons) University of Birmingham

Overview

Join the Geology (Hons) programme at University of Birmingham and undertake a personalised research project and a skills-based field module with an international trip, while customising your journey with optional modules in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography to deepen your unique interests.

Career

The University of Birmingham is one of the country’s most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report). Our courses are committed to your future career, and university is just the start. Offering diverse possibilities throughout your degree and especially in the specialist fourth year, conduct a personalised research project and join an international field trip to Tenerife. Graduates pursue careers in mining, hydrogeology, pollution control, and environmental protection. Many continue with MSc or PhD programmes, enhancing career prospects. Accredited by the Geological Society of London, it aids in achieving Chartered Geologist status. 

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including:

• University of Birmingham

• Arup

• Jacobs

• SLR Consulting

• Optus

• Bp

• RSK Geosciences

• Campbell Scientific Ltd

• McConnell Dowell

• Biffa

• Fisher German LLP

• Berkeley Group Plc

• Trident Utilities

• Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

• British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

Their job roles include:

• Director

• Supply Chain Director

• Service Line Director, Earth Sciences

• Sales Director

• Graduate Minerals Surveyor & Geologist

• Construction Supervisor

• General Manager Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability

• Category Buyer

• Head of Remediation

• Principal Geo-environmental Engineer

• Head of Product Management at Incuto

• Head of Civil Engineering

• Commercial Manager

• Environmental Specialist

• Data Analyst

• Geologist