Overview

The (Hons) Geology programme from the University of Plymouth explores the forces that shape our planet while tackling today's critical challenges such as reducing natural hazard risks, understanding environmental change, and driving the clean energy transition.

Careers

Geologists are in demand globally. From meeting challenges associated with sustaining energy supplies, to developing low-carbon economies, and understanding, designing and mitigating against changing climates, there are many exciting opportunities available to you.

Many of our graduates work in areas such as environmental consulting, mining, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, petroleum geology, academic research, government agencies, natural disaster management, environmental law, and education.

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Accreditation

Accredited by The Geological Society of London.

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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

Placement Preparation

The Earth Surface and Critical Zone

Ocean Geoscience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

360 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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76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

112 - 120

IB

28 - 30 points overall to include science related subjects.

A level

112 points including a minimum of 2 A Levels in a science subject or 120 points including 1 A Level in a science subject

T Level

Merit overall from any science pathway.

BTEC QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma

DMM to 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 an Access to HE Diploma (science based) with at least 33 credits at merit.

GCSE

All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815per 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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