BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences

Earth Sciences are critical to the sustainable future of our planet and society by developing our understanding of natural hazards, sustainable development, climate change, energy, and natural resources. By nature, this exciting geoscience course covers multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary subject areas. It combines science with humanity-based disciplines such as biology, chemistry, geography, geology, informatics, natural and environmental sciences, geological sciences and physics.

You'll take part in practical investigations and develop an appreciation of a range of scales whilst looking at the wider societal context and understanding complex relationships. Youll also develop an understanding of natural and environmental hazards, their management, mitigation, and adaption to these hazards, such as climate change, volcanic eruptions, flooding, and earthquakes. Youll study ore geology and mineralogy and learn how to observe, describe, and interpret minerals, rocks (including sedimentary and igneous), fossils, and structures, in the field, as hand samples, and using optical microscopy. In addition, youll also assess the methods being used to work toward a sustainable net zero carbon future, such as carbon sequestration, green technologies and renewable energy.

UCAS points 72
A Level DDD
T Level Merit in Science
BTEC MMP
GCSE GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 24, Pass: 21
IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)