Overview

The (Hons) Geology course from University of Plymouth gives you the added experience of masters level modules in your fourth year and supports your in-depth research of a cutting-edge topic of your choice with a leading expert in the field.

What is an integrated masters programme?

Our integrated masters programmes are undergraduate programmes that contain an extra year of study at postgraduate level. Combining undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single continuous programme.

An integrated masters degree allows you to gain a broad knowledge base from your undergraduate studies and then progress to more advanced or specialised work at postgraduate level.

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You're interested in enhancing your research journey.

To improve your future career direction.

To fast track your career.

To advance your subject or clinical knowledge.

You're interested in developing leadership, managerial and research skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Geoscience

Earth Materials and Resources

Climate, Tectonics and Hazards

The Life and Death of an Ocean

The Earth Surface and Critical Zone

The Earth's Interior and Resources

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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

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

120 - 128

IB

28-30 overall to include a science related subject.

A level

120 points including a minimum of 2 A Levels in a science subject

T Level

Science pathway considered please enquire directly with the University.

BTEC QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma

DDM – science related subject. You are encouraged to contact admissions@plymouth.ac.ukif you do not meet this criteria.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

Pass a Science Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 credits, including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 credits Level 3 credits at Merit from science units.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

≈ 19200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Plymouth

Funding

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