Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year (Hons) University of Birmingham

Overview

With placements available in multiple countries this course will deepen your learning and open up incredible opportunities. Dive into Earth's history through fossils and rocks, understand past climates and natural processes, and gain skills for careers in research, conservation, or resource management.

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. Our Earth and Environmental Sciences graduates excel in diverse fields such as scientific civil service, local government, environmental consultancies, conservation, and education. Many pursue teaching, while a quarter continue with Masters and PhD studies in areas like Environmental Management Systems, Water Resources Technology, and Air Pollution Management. University is just the beginning of your career journey

Graduates from this Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year (Hons) degree course at University of Birmingham 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