Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 115
Teaching and assessment
A geoscience module typically involves two lectures and
a three hour practical class each week. Assessment is via
a combination of coursework, examinations and fieldwork
exercises, including technical reports, oral and poster
presentations, and practical exercises.
Skills and careers
In addition to the geoscience skills acquired, training is
also given in IT, report writing and oral presentation skills.
The nature of geoscience promotes the development of
logical, deductive reasoning and problem solving skills that
employers value. Graduates from the course will be suitably
qualified for a variety of geoscience careers, including
employment destinations in geological and environmental
consultancy companies, the oil and gas industry, and in
mining and quarrying. There is a wealth of job opportunities
in these areas and the demand for geological resources
ensures that Geoscience graduates are likely to continue to
be highly employable into the foreseeable future. The course
also provides an excellent background for those students who
wish to progress to postgraduate master’s courses or to
PhD research.
Membership of professional institutions
Course type
Single honours and
undergraduate masters
Entry
requirements
BBB/ABC
(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)
WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE
Key Information
Approximate
intake
25
Study abroad
Yes
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Astrophysics
Graduates in Geoscience are eligible for Fellowship of the
Geological Society of London. The MGeoscience course is the
appropriate pathway for those seeking Chartered Geologist
(CGeol) and European Geologist (EurGeol) status. The BSc
Geoscience and MGeoscience degrees are accredited by the
Geological Society of London.
Utah field course
www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses
UCAS Single honours programmes
F642 Geoscience
F64G MGeoscience
UCAS Foundation programme
F646 Geoscience with Science
Foundation Year
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