Geology Bsc (hons) in University of Liverpool, UK

Geology Bsc (hons) in University of Liverpool

Discover planet Earth: from natural hazards to natural resources, from the history of life to the history of the planet itself.

You don’t need to have studied geology before and this programme can open the door to a career as a professional geologist in industries such as petroleum, mineral resources, engineering geology and environmental assessment. You will gain thorough and highly practical training in modern geology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork.

This degree is accredited by the Geological Society of London, satisfying the requirements of Fellowship and Chartered Geologist status.

Programme in detail

In Years One and Two, we provide core training in all key areas of geology. You will undertake an independent field-based project and complete a dissertation in Year Three. Modules specific to the four-year programme include Volcanic processes, Mineral deposits, and Research methods. Year Three and Four field classes visit Northern Spain and Tenerife.

Career prospects

There has never been a better time to study Earth Sciences. Many of the fundamental questions of our times will be answered by geoscientists, as we seek to provide sustainable resources for the world’s population, as well as predict and mitigate climate change and natural hazards by building a better understanding of the planet on which we live.

The majority of our recent graduates have gained employment within a degree-related field or continued within further education after graduation. We have close links with geoscience and environmental industries ensuring that our degrees properly equip you for future employment. The truly interdisciplinary nature of our degrees additionally makes graduates in earth sciences highly sought after by other employment sectors.

Recent employers

• Geological Surveys in the UK and abroad
• Hydrocarbon and support industries: ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Geotrace, Geokinetics, Neftex, Robertson, Deloitte, CGG, Osiris, PGS 
• Engineering and environmental consultancies: The Environment Agency, Environmental Resources Management, URS Corporation, Caulmert Ltd, VerdErg Renewables, RSK Geophysics, RSK Environment, Geomaterials, Fugro
• Mining and related industries: Gold Fields, Rio Tinto, Cliffs Natural Resources, Geological Solutions, Hanson Aggregate Marine Ltd., Aggregate Industries.

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