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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geology (Volcanology) course at Keele University.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F650
Here's what Keele University says about its Geology (Volcanology) course.
Volcanology – the study of one of the Earth's most dynamic processes. From climate change to natural hazards, our Geology (Volcanology) BSc allows you to explore and understand the Earth’s fascinating history. Our modern programme focuses on developing your practical skills through fieldwork and laboratory scenarios, as well as enhancing your employability by offering the opportunity to spend a year working in industry. These essential skills will prepare you for highly valued careers in geology, including volcanologist, seismologist, or geological surveyor.
Why choose this course?
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This programme is accredited by the Geological Society of London
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Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork
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Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement options
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No prior knowledge of geology is required and there are no formal exams
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Top 20 in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences (Guardian University League Table, 2024)
Delve into the inner workings of volcanoes and gain the geological skills to address some of our planet’s major environmental issues. Our Geology (Volcanology) BSc programme will build your comprehensive geology knowledge and skills and provide an in-depth study of volcanic processes and their effects on society.
Never studied Geology before? We've designed this programme to provide you with a solid grounding in the subject during year one, laying the foundation for advanced study in years two and three.
Your geology studies will include exploring Earth’s origins, the evolution of life, and the exploration, extraction, and management of its natural resources. As an interdisciplinary subject, it draws on geography, environmental science, chemistry, biology, and physics. You will develop an understanding of Earth’s and other planets' structures and explore the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring deep beneath our feet.
Our volcanology pathway allows you to study specialist field techniques, equipment and software to understand different volcanic phenomena. You will explore everything from magma generation deep within the Earth, to the diverse types of volcanic eruptions and the effects of volcanoes on society, ranging from natural hazards to climate change.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Geology (Volcanology) at Keele University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich with time abroad
Subjects
• Geology
• Volcanology
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Keele University students who took the Geology (Volcanology) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
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Teaching on my course
80%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
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Learning opportunities
66%
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Learning opportunities
66%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
65%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
50%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
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Assessment and feedback
58%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
65%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
60%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
35%
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Academic support
80%
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Academic support
80%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
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Organisation and management
55%
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Organisation and management
55%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
55%
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How well organised is your course?
55%
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Learning resources
58%
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Learning resources
58%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
65%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
60%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
50%
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Student voice
43%
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Student voice
43%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
20%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
55%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
55%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
6%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
65%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
50%
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Student information
The Geology (Volcanology) course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Geology | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Geology | B | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Geology (Volcanology) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Keele University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
75%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
35%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Keele University graduates who took Geology (Volcanology) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Geology (Volcanology).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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