BSc

Geology

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Part-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,490GBP
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #388

Program overview

What Birkbeck, University of London says about their program:

The Geology programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers a BSc degree that focuses on the study of the Earth and its processes. This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of geological concepts and practices.

The curriculum includes a variety of modules that emphasize field studies, laboratory work, and independent research. Students will engage in approximately 100 days of field studies, which are essential for practical learning and skill development in geology.

This programme is suitable for individuals interested in pursuing careers in environmental protection, the oil and mineral industries, or academia. Graduates can become engineering geologists, geochemists, or hydrogeologists, among other professions, and may also choose to continue their studies in research degrees related to geology or environmental science.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • We welcome applications from students with no previous qualifications or those with no recent experience of higher education.
  • The full entry requirements for all our undergraduate courses are specified on each course page.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

Check back soon, or visit the official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

International qualification equivalence and academic transcripts/diploma must be provided; course-specific entry requirements apply.

  • Applicants need GCSEs in mathematics at grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent)
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in a science-based subject
  • Completion of Birkbeck's Certificate of Higher Education in Earth History and Palaeontology, Geology, Mineralogy and Volcanology, or Planetary Science with Astronomy may lead to consideration for a place on the BSc with possible exemption from the first-year modules
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma with DMM

Recommendations

  • All applicants must provide two references, with at least one being an academic reference

Tests and examinations

English-language proficiency evidence is required unless an official exemption applies. Birkbeck’s usual IELTS Academic requirement is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each sub-test.

How to apply

  • Direct

    Rolling deadline
    Application feeNo application fee
    Fee waiver

    No separate direct undergraduate application fee is listed by Birkbeck.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    Fee-discount scholarship of GBP 1,000 to GBP 5,000 for international-fee students starting full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in autumn 2026.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Birkbeck, University of London provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Birkbeck, University of London encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Birkbeck, University of London?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£149
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Birkbeck, University of London

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