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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F600

Geology

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,905Per Year (Intl)
£7,335Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Geology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. On this BSc Geology you will have the opportunity to study the Earth and its processes and environments. You will examine how we can best manage environments through understanding the processes of rock and mineral formation through geological time, climate-ocean-rock-biosphere interactions, and the effects of human interactions with the environment. Why choose this course? - This degree is accredited by the Geological Society of London, opening up a route to becoming a chartered geologist. International tuition fees are £16,905 per year, home/UK fees are £7,335 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Mineralogy and Crystal Systems
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Palaeontology and Evolutionary History
Geomorphology and Quaternary Environments
Environmental Geology and Hazard Assessment
Geological Field Work and Practical Skills
UCAS Code:F600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,905

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,620

Home Student Fee

£7,335

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£29,500£32,500
5 years£20,500£27,000£34,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↓ down £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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