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- Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
To understand the physical Earth and the dynamic processes that continue to alter and change our environment you must understand Geology.Study Geology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you鈥檒l combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography to fully comprehend the past, present and future of our planet. You鈥檒l gain the skills needed to help communities manage natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as those required to locate precious minerals and natural resources including crude oil and diamonds. You鈥檒l graduate with a diverse set of transferrable skills that will make you a highly employable candidate for employers in a range of fields.Study in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country (The Complete University 大象传媒 and The Times Good University 大象传媒 2018), and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teaching. You鈥檒l enjoy field work opportunities in the UK and overseas, and become a part of an inclusive, community-focussed department with a strong staff-to-student ratio.Study Geology at Royal Holloway and you鈥檒l graduate well equipped to progress to postgraduate study or to a rewarding career in your chosen field. Our alumni have gone on to careers in petroleum geology, geotechnical engineering and other related sectors, so follow your passion for Geology and see where it can take you. Combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography.Choose from a broad range of optional courses to tailor your learning to your own interests.Benefit from a pioneering research culture.Enjoy fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas.An ideal preparation for a wide range of employment both inside and outside the subject area.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : BBB - ABB
including a Science subjectWhere an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
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University League Table
38th
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Campus address
Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
16th out of 30 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 229132 58%19th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.37 84%3rd
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