BSc Hons Geology (Environmental Geoscience)

The Geology course at Keele University provides students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the Earth's structure, giving them a unique perspective on environmental challenges. It is ideal for those with curiosity about how our planet works. Through a combination of theoretical and field-based learning, the course stimulates natural curiosity and provides a solid grounding in all aspects of geology.Course Content: The course blends a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, laboratory classes, field courses, self-guided study, and individual research projects to provide a rounded learning experience. Topics covered range from Earth's dynamic processes and the role of geology in the natural environment to understanding the problems linked to exploitation of Earth's resources.Key Modules: The course includes modules like Dynamic Earth, Introductory Field Course in Physical Geography, Mineralogy, Earth Materials, The Fossil Record, Palaeobiology and Evolution, Volcanoes and their Hazards, Remote Sensing and GIS, Water Resources, and Environmental Geophysics.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Geological Society, providing a fast track to Fellowship of the Society and Chartered Geologist status.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have pursued careers in a variety of sectors, including the oil, mineral, and water industries, environmental consultancy, government agencies, education, and research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/geology/).