Accredited Degrees listed by Subject Area
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Geology / Geoscience / Earth Science
Also known as ‘geoscience’ or ‘Earth science’, geology is the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources. Geology investigates the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4500 million (approximate!) year history and uses the rock record to unravel that history. It is concerned with the real world beyond the laboratory and has direct relevance to the needs of society.
University of Aberdeen
University of Bristol
University of Cardiff
University of Exeter
University of Keele
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
Imperial College, London
University College London
Oxford University
University of Portsmouth
University of St Andrews
University of Birmingham
University of Cambridge
University of Durham
University of Edinburgh
University of Hong Kong
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
University of Leicester
Birkbeck, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Manchester
University of Southampton
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
University of Leeds (MSc)
Energy, Mining or Quarrying
Many geologists are employed in the petroleum sector, in a huge range of jobs related to the search for and extraction of oil and natural gas. Palaeontology and geophysics are just two of the specialisms. Geologists also work in the nuclear sector, and the growing area of sustainable energy, developing geothermal energy, wind and tidal power.
Working in the mining and quarrying sector involves locating and extracting natural resources including metals and minerals, with applications from agriculture to high-tech industry.
University of Derby (MSc Only)
Environmental Geology
Environmental geologists work to address environmental problems affecting water and land, which may have resulted from human activities or natural processes. Many geologists use their knowledge of geochemistry to specialise in remediation of contaminated land, often working for engineering consultancies.
University of Plymouth