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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FF68

Geology and Physical Geography

Keele University
Keele, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the BSc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography at Keele University. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Discover the rapidly evolving science at the heart of global environmental change on our Geology and Physical Geography BSc. You'll explore innovative approaches to understanding the physical and natural world and develop hands-on experience through fieldwork, laboratory activities and industry work placements. Geology professionals are highly sought after and our programme equips you with the skills to excel in careers including climatologist, exploration geologist, and nature conservation officer. International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £1,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Earth Materials and Mineral Science
Plate Tectonics and Structural Geology
Geomorphology and Landscape Processes
Climatology and Atmospheric Systems
Stratigraphy and Earth History
Physical Geography Fieldwork
Environmental Geology and Sustainability
Geological Hazards and Risk Assessment
UCAS Code:FF68
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

BBC in three A levels

International Baccalaureate

29 points

554 in three Higher Levels, OR 29 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,800

Home Student Fee

£1,600

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£26,000
3 years£21,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£26,000£30,500£36,500

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
£25,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
60%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Geology and Physical Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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