📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEARS 1 AND 2
You will develop a range of spatial analytical and computational skills You will participate in local field classes in both and a residential field class in your second where you will develop your practical and problem-solving skills
You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2
YEARS 3 AND 4
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study a number of core courses covering igneous geology including geochemistry chronology and volcanology sedimentary geology including environments and basin analysis metamorphic & structural geology stratigraphy and tectonic synthesis and resources for a sustainable future
You will participate in many local day field classes and residential field classes integrated into the core courses as well as undertaking an independent project in your final where you will develop and answer a research question based on data you have collected You will also tailor your degree by choosing from a wide range of optional courses in geological and environmental topics
YEAR 5
You can take Geology as an degree which is particularly suited to those interested in further study and centres on an extensive independent research project
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Course details
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract
OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
Travelling and overseas work are major features of a Geology career and we encourage our students to take advantage of the University’s extensive exchange programmes to study abroad Our students have studied in Australia Canada New Zealand Hong Kong California and Europe See Study abroad
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR ENTRY IN 2024
Summary of entry requirements for Geology
SQA Higher Entry Requirements
BBBB at S5 will be considered Typically S6 entrants will have AAAB at Higher B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements Two Higher Science subjects
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* by end of S5 or S6
MD20 BBBB also other target groups*
MD40 AABB*
Additional requirements Two Higher Science subjects Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
BBB – BCC
Additional requirements A-level Science subject at Grade B
IB Standard Entry Requirements
36 665 HL – 32 655 HL
Additional requirements HL Science subject
For applicants whose first language is not English the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
