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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F602
Geology with Foundation Year
University of PlymouthPlymouth, England
5 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Plymouth, the BSc (Hons) Geology with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Discover how Earth’s evolution shapes a sustainable future. Our foundation year is the perfect pathway if you’re interested in geology but don’t yet meet degree entry requirements. Complete it to progress onto one of our earth science degrees.# Top lab facilities Hone your microscopy skills in one of Europe’s leading 5G connected microscopy teaching laboratories. 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 £24,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Top lab facilities
Exciting field work
This course is for you if...
UCAS Code:F602
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points To include 3 at Higher Level in a science subject. (Biology/Human Biology, Maths/Use of Maths/Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, Design and Technology, Psychology, Computer Science/Programming, Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology) Maths and English accepted within. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£96,000
Home Student Fee
£19,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Tuition fees Tuition fee price changes The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.We understand that clarity
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £24,500 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
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 £6,000 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
25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
92%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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