
Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
To understand the physical Earth and the dynamic processes that continue to alter and change our environment you must understand Geology.
Study Geology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography to fully comprehend the past, present and future of our planet. You’ll gain the skills needed to help communities manage natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as those required to locate precious minerals and natural resources including crude oil and diamonds. You’ll graduat...
To understand the physical Earth and the dynamic processes that continue to alter and change our environment you must understand Geology.<br/><br/>Study Geology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography to fully comprehend the past, present and future of our planet. You’ll gain the skills needed to help communities manage natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, as well as those required to locate precious minerals and natural resources including crude oil and diamonds. You’ll graduate with a diverse set of transferrable skills that will make you a highly employable candidate for employers in a range of fields.<br/><br/>Study in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country (The Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide 2018), and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teaching. You’ll enjoy field work opportunities in the UK and overseas, and become a part of an inclusive, community-focussed department with a strong staff-to-student ratio.<br/><br/>Study Geology at Royal Holloway and you’ll graduate well equipped to progress to postgraduate study or to a rewarding career in your chosen field. Our alumni have gone on to careers in petroleum geology, geotechnical engineering and other related sectors, so follow your passion for Geology and see where it can take you. <br/><br/>Combine disciplines including chemistry, physics, maths and geography.<br/><br/>Choose from a broad range of optional courses to tailor your learning to your own interests.<br/><br/>Benefit from a pioneering research culture.<br/><br/>Enjoy fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas.<br/><br/>An ideal preparation for a wide range of employment both inside and outside the subject area.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F603
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18
In a relevant subject with at least 27 level 3 credits in Science units at Distinction. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level, including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including H3 in one acceptable Science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,C
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
including a Science subject Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |