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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Geology course at University of Glasgow.
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A level
A,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Glasgow. These students are taking Geology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | A |
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Physics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F610
Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Geology course.
Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, composition, history, hazards, climate and resources. Geology uses materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, together with computational and analytical methods, to provide an integrated understanding of whole Earth processes in 4D, linking the deep Earth, its crust, the surface and associated environments. Many socio-environmental problems can only be solved by a thorough understanding of geological principles. These global challenges include finding sustainable solutions to anthropogenic climate change, driving the energy transition and developing a green economy.
Geology will prepare you for a variety of careers, including sustainable resource exploration, recycling & restoration, geotechnical engineering, and water & renewable energy management.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to choose your specialist subject after an integrated first and second year which will prepare you for both degrees in Geology and Environmental Geoscience. We deliver a series of specialised courses that will prepare you for a career in many geological and environmental sectors. You will take part in an exciting fieldwork programme at various UK locations.
Career Prospects?
Our recent graduates are employed by organisations across the geological, environmental and engineering sectors, including:
Atkins Realis
BAM Nuttall Ltd
Equinor
Laing O’Rourke
Scottish Water
Scottish Power Renewables
the British Geological Survey
the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
AngloAmerican.
Source: University of Glasgow
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
College of Science and Engineering
Location
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Earth sciences
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow
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 University of Glasgow students who took the Geology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
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?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
54%
low
Assessment and feedback
54%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
46%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
31%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
65%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
52%
low
How well organised is your course?
31%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
54%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
58%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Geology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
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.
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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