BSc Geology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The curriculum includes practical training in modern geology, combining fieldwork, laboratory investigation and digital analysis.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 5 in one HL science subject, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects (including one HL science subject). BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant Diploma BTEC National Diploma: DD plus grade B at A level (including one science subject) BTEC National Extended Certificate: Distinction plus grades BB at A level (including one science subject)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 93%: 41 offers from 44 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 37%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 16%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geology at University of Liverpool do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geology at University of Liverpool?
89% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Geology at University of Liverpool?
93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 41 offers from 44 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Geology at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
Does BSc Geology at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Geology at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.