Course Summary

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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