Overview

We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as applying theory and techniques from other disciplines to the study of the Earth and the environment.

You will be given the opportunity to learn about how our planet works, and address some of the major issues of our times: from the origin of the solar system, the Earth and life, to the climate system and the fate of glaciers and ice sheets. The diverse range of courses cover processes from the Earth’s interior, as mapped by seismic waves, to the evolution of the Earth’s crust documented in the rocks at its surface.

Fieldwork/international opportunities

The Earth Sciences (Geology) course from the University of Oxford includes several excursions. These link closely to material covered in lectures, and convey the practice of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and palaeontology in the field environment. This work culminates in an independent project to study and map an area chosen by the student. Many of the field excursions take place out of term time.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Planet Earth

Geology

Physics, chemistry and biology for Earth Sciences

Mathematics for Materials and Earth Sciences

Earth deformation and materials

Palaeobiology

Petrology

Geochemistry and ocean chemistry

Mathematical and geophysical tools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360 - 480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: A*AA/AAAA

Advanced Highers: AA/AAB

IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL

Candidates must be studying Maths plus Physics or Chemistry to A-level or equivalent.

Chemistry or Physics are also highly recommended as a third subject.
Biology, Geology or Further Mathematics can also be helpful to candidates in completing this course.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59260 GBP / year

≈ 59260 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

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