Overview

Through the Palaeontology (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth you'll work alongside our active academic research team on the latest palaeontological theories and models, as they integrate new ideas and data into teaching

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Palaeontology is the study of ancient life, from the earliest algae to the biggest dinosaurs and our first human ancestors. It seeks to uncover the ways in which life on Earth evolved through the ages, and in turn, how this can help us better understand the natural world today.

Studying fossilised lifeforms can reveal facts about biology, ecology and evolution vital to many modern environmental issues, including climate change.

What jobs can you do with a palaeontology degree?

They've gone on to work in the following roles:

researcher of vertebrate palaeontology
geographic information systems (GIS) editor
science teacher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity & Vertebrate Anatomy

Analysis of the Earth and Environment

Earth Materials and Processes
Fossils and Strata

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Ancient History View 128 other Bachelors in Ancient History 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC
UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science subject (Applied Science, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics).
T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU students – £10,300 a year (including EU Scholarship )

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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