Study Earth Sciences (Geology) at a global University in 2020

Study Earth Sciences (Geology) at an outstanding global university. Learn more about how you can be part of our community at Birmingham.

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Earth Sciences is the scientific study of our planet's evolution - understanding how it has been shaped over billions of years and what it will be like in the future. It truly is a global science.

An Earth Sciences degree sets you up for a wide range of potentially exciting careers, from prospecting for oil or minerals to mitigating hazards.

Learn more about our courses:

Fieldwork

Fieldwork is an essential element of our degree programmes, and here at Birmingham we have an outstanding reputation for providing students with high quality field training. The costs of travel and accommodation on all compulsory field courses will be covered by the University.

Recent fieldwork destinations have included Pembrokeshire, the Scottish Highlands, South East Spain and Tenerife.

Geology Fieldwork

Geology fieldtrip to North West Highlands, Scotland.

Why Birmingham?

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Join our community of over 5000 international students from 150 countries worldwide. 

It's an exciting time to join us, here are just a few reasons why we think Birmingham is the right choice for you:

  • Employability - Our Earth and Environmental Science graduates are highly employable with 100% in jobs or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17)

  • World top 150 for Earth and Marine Sciences in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2019

  • 4th for Earth and Marine Sciences in The Guardian University Guide 2019

  • Our Earth Sciences degree programmes are accredited by the Geological Society of London

  • We are home to the Lapworth Museum of Geology, brimming with more than 250,000 specimens, some over 500 million years old! The Museum was a finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017, the UK’s largest and most prestigious museum prize and arts award.

My favourite things...

Students from around the world tell us their favourite things about living and studying at the University of Birmingham

Students from around the world tell us their favourite things about living and studying at the University of Birmingham

 

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