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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F600

Geology

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Geology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mineralogy and Crystallography
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Palaeontology and Evolution
Environmental and Applied Geology
Geophysics and Earth Structure
Field Geology and Mapping Techniques
UCAS Code:F600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

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.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level, OR a minimum of 32 points overall, including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject, OR a minimum of 32 points overall.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£30,500
3 years£21,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£26,500£31,500£42,500

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 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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