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Gilmorehill Campus

Content

Year 2: You will undertake two courses in the second year. The first course builds your knowledge of the solid Earth, focusing on key geological, geochemical and geophysical processes, and in particular the relationship between the deep Earth and crustal and surface processes. The second course develops your understanding of the evolution of Earth life and environments, changing climate and biogeochemical cycles, Earth exploration, and resource management.

You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2.

Years 3 and 4: If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study a number of core courses covering igneous geology (including geochemistry, chronology and volcanology), sedimentary geology (including environments and basin analysis), metamorphic and structural geology, stratigraphy and tectonic synthesis. You will also develop advanced practical skills in Earth observation, geophysics, spatial and numerical analysis, and the construction and interpretation of geological maps.

You will participate in extensive residential field classes in the UK and overseas and undertake an independent geological mapping project in your final year. You will also tailor your degree to include additional areas of interest chosen from a wide range of optional courses, many of which are focused on applied and environmental aspects of Geology, such as engineering geology, hydrogeology, petroleum geology and economic minerals.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

3 Advanced Highers at AAA including Geography and a science subject plus 5 Highers at AAAAA (from S5).