If you are naturally curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, then this course could be for you. You will learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth through examining collectable earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and using remote sensing techniques such as seismic waves to explore the structure and chemistry of its inaccessible areas.

You will also study in English at one of our partner universities overseas. Students on Study Abroad degrees return with an appreciation of different cultures, exciting new ideas and a broader perspective of the world, all of which can lead to enhanced career prospects.

In years one and two you will gain a firm grounding in earth sciences, building your knowledge to inform your choice of advanced topics to study in the following years. Recent options have included Oceanography, Economic Geology, Petroleum Sedimentology and Environmental Radioactivity.

Your third year is spent abroad, studying units comparable to those offered in Bristol. Visit Global Opportunities to find out more about where you can study abroad.

In the fourth year back in Bristol you will study advanced topics, then undertake a major research project in the second half of the year. A number of our previous students' project reports have been published in scientific journals.

We have a large geology collection and the ability to measure unique geochemical reactions, giving you a real feel for geology in practice. The course includes over 40 days of fieldwork in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee.

All our Geology degrees are accredited by the Geological Society of London and transfers between courses may be possible.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Geology with Study Abroad

A-level Standard offer	AAB including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	ABC including AB (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
Science practicals	A pass in the practical element of all English examination board science A-levels is expected.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 in three three core science/mathematics subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction.
BTEC offer	DDD in Applied Science or Engineering plus B in A-level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications
International Foundation Programme	55% in 60 academic credits with no subject lower than 40%, including two of Foundations of Chemistry, Foundations of Biomedical Science, Foundations of Physics, Foundations of Psychology or Mathematics for STEM, with one at 60% and one at 55%, and Essential Mathematics with 55%

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.