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Geology Integrated Master’s
MGeol
Why study this course?
Geology examines global change over the whole lifespan of our planet. It is an
applied course that studies the Earth’s processes and materials, and the economic
and sustainable methods of discovering and utilising its resources. There is a
strong emphasis on developing fieldwork, laboratory and applied research skills.
This course adds an additional master’s level year to our three-year
combined honours Geology taken with a science subject, and single
honours Geology bachelor’s degree programmes, during which there is
a strong emphasis on developing the vocational and research skills you
will need to work in industry or advance in academia. You will continue
to develop your breadth and depth of knowledge in the geosciences,
as well as extending your research and data handling skills. The focus
of the final year is a major research project on a topic of your choosing.
The master’s level field course simulates a real world geological industry
scenario to help develop your employability skills. A pathway through
your degree is available where field course transport and accommodation
costs are covered by the University.
What will this mean for my future?
Our modern industrialised and technology-based society depends on
geologists to find natural resources such as minerals, hydrocarbons,
geothermal energy, metals, aggregates and water, for designing and
building foundations, tunnels, cuttings and other engineering projects,
to understand the risks from natural hazards and inform environmental
projects such as radioactive waste disposal or carbon dioxide
sequestration. You will acquire a wide range of transferable skills,
including communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills,
and the ability to research, evaluate and synthesise information from
diverse sources. You will develop subject specific-skills like the ability to
manipulate, analyse and present geospatial data using industry standard
GIS and drawing software. You might choose to work in geological,
geophysical or environmental consultancy, in construction, mining, in the
energy sector, planning or insurance. Several of our graduates go onto
further study at PhD level.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First, Second and Third Year
• For indicative modules, please
refer to the Single Honours
Geology course entry on page 204.
Fourth Year
• Research Project
• Research Context
• Research Report
• Literature Synthesis
• Spatial Geoscience Data Analysis
• Petroleum Geology
• Two geology option modules
Our course is accredited by the Geological Society of London.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - F601
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Integrated Master's
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
4 years or 5 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses