GEOLOGY | 5
Why Study Geology?
Geology is a fascinating subject that investigates how the
Earth was formed, how life arose and evolved, why the
Earth looks like it does today, what resources it contains
and how we can find them.
Our industrial society is based on the work of geologists
in the hunt for natural resources such as oil, gas, coal,
minerals, metals, aggregates and water. If it hasn’t
been grown, then a geologist has discovered it. This
means that future job opportunities for geologists are
excellent as society develops increasing needs for these
resources, and requires an understanding of how they
can be exploited in a more sustainable fashion. What we offer
Geology also draws on knowledge from many different
aspects of science such as chemistry, biology, physics
and physical geography. As such Geology is the ideal
subject to choose as part of a combined honours
degree programme. • Development of field, laboratory and employability skills
Both the Single Honours and Combined Honours
Geology courses will teach you not only the subject
specific skills required as a professional geologist but
also many transferable skills such as problem solving,
research and communication skills that are valuable for
everyday work not only in geology, but also in many other
fields of employment after you graduate.
• Broad-based introduction to the Earth Sciences, with
no previous knowledge of geology required
• A choice of degree pathways
• A wide range of career options and wealth of
job opportunities
• A fully integrated fieldwork programme, including
overseas field courses
• Lecture courses fully integrated with applied practical
sessions and fieldwork
• Opportunities for independent study through research
projects and fieldwork exercises
• Modern laboratories and modern computing facilities
running specialist Earth Sciences software
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