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Bachelor of Geology with a Year of Study Abroad

Cardiff, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A 4-year full-time BSc degree in Geology with a Year of Study Abroad, offered by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Geology with a Year of Study Abroad. Apply skills related to 4-year full-time degree with a year abroad
Year one core modules include World of Dynamic Environments
Exploring Planet Earth. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Engineering geologist
Hydrogeologist
Mineralogist
Environmental consultant

Curriculum

4-year full-time degree with a year abroad. Year one core modules include World of Dynamic Environments
Exploring Planet Earth
Earth Science Fieldwork and Earth Materials. Later core modules include Geological Fieldwork
Data Analysis and Professional Skills
Sedimentary facies and environments and Petrology and Volcanology. Options include Applied Environmental and Resource Geology
Process Geomorphology & Hydrology and Advanced Geoscience Fieldwork.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects)
International Baccalaureate 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 1 HL science subject) or 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 2 HL science subjects)
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
Equivalent international qualifications accepted
Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
IB and international equivalents by country.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 69

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Geology with a Year of Study Abroad admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£36,075 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Cardiff
Faculty or school	School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department	School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geology with a Year of Study Abroad. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.