BSc Geology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geology is a geology degree exploring Earth structures, resource management, and planetary processes through hands-on practical study and residential field courses. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a compulsory foundation year, and students can choose between a 3-year standard structure or a 4-year pathway incorporating an international or placement year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory training in Academic, Professional and Field Skills, alongside optional study in Roots and Futures: exploring sustainable places. The second year advances technical capabilities via Geological Field Skills, complemented by optional workplace experience through Flexible Work Placement (Level 5). The final year centres on the capstone Independent Research Dissertation, supported by optional modules such as Volcanic and Magmatic Processes.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic, Professional and Field Skills
- Roots and Futures: exploring sustainable places
- Geological Field Skills
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Independent Research Dissertation
- Volcanic and Magmatic Processes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geology at Keele University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geology at Keele University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geology at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
Is BSc Geology at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on BSc Geology at Keele University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.