The Geoscience course provides you with maximum flexibility in module choices and is suitable if you have a wide-ranging interest across the Earth Science subjects. This means that assuming pre-requisite module criteria are met, all modules are optional, bar the compulsory Level 3 dissertation module. Because of the high degree of flexibility, this degree is not accredited by the Geological Society of London.
After completing this course Geoscience graduates gain employment in the fields of mineral exploration and petroleum geology, engineering geology, environmental and hydrogeology consultancies, GIS companies, geological surveys, as well as securing places on Masters and PhD courses. The numeracy, critical thinking and problem solving skills that you will develop on the course are highly valued in a wide range of non-geoscience careers, including teaching, business management, insurance and accounting, banking and finance.
**Year 1 Optional modules**
Earth Materials
Understanding Earth Sciences
Environment and Resources
Field Studies
Mathematical Methods in Geosciences
Further Mathematics for Geoscientists
Geoinformatics
Up to two modules from another academic department
**Year 2 Optional modules:**
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry and Petrology
Sedimentary Environments and Paleoecology
Hydrology and Climate
Geophysical Data Applications
Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists
Modelling Earth Processes
One module from another academic department
**Year 3**
**Compulsory module:** Dissertation
**Optional modules**
Earth System and Climate
Earth Structure and Dynamics
Advanced Geophysics
Geological Evolution and Petroleum Systems of the British Isles
Magmatism
Palaeobiology
Tectonics and Deformation Processes
Environmental Geochemistry
Earth Sciences into Schools
Environmental Management
We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year, and will publish finalised core requirements for 2020 entry from September 2019.
For more information on this course, please see our website.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Optional modules:
Earth Materials
Understanding Earth Sciences
Environment and Resources
Field Studies
Mathematical Methods in Geosciences
Further Mathematics for Geoscientists
Geoinformatics
Up to two modules from another academic department.
Year 2
Optional modules:
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry and Petrology
Sedimentary Environments and Paleoecology
Hydrology and Climate
Geophysical Data Applications
Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists
Modelling Earth Processes
One module from another academic department.
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
Dissertation.
Optional modules:
Earth System and Climate
Earth Structure and Dynamics
Advanced Geophysics
Geological Evolution and Petroleum Systems of the British Isles
Magmatism
Palaeobiology
Tectonics and Deformation Processes
Environmental Geochemistry
Earth Sciences into Schools
Environmental Management.
Please note that the list of optional modules available in any year will vary depending on available teaching staff. The lists above provide an example of the type of modules which may be offered.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F643
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
No college preference
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Two Science subjects.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
Critical Thinking and General Studies.
Information:
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Two Science subjects required.
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) at Higher Level including two Science subjects.
Including two Sciences
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
To include two Science subjects.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB/ABC (or equivalent, to include 2 science subjects at grade B or above). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
91%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
28500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
28500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Durham
DH1 3LE
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