EXAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
BSc Geology Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Global Tectonics
Stratigraphy and the History of Life
Sedimentology
Regional Geology
Advanced Concepts and Techniques in Geology
Environmental Issues OR Introduction to Petroleum Geology
Igneous and Metamorphic Geology
Igneous and Metamorphic Geology
Geochemistry Advanced Scientific and Field Skills
Earth Structures
“The Industry Mentor Scheme had such a big impact on my career development. My mentor helped me gain a paid summer internship at a petroleum company, which culminated in me traveling to Budapest to deliver a talk about my project. As a result, the company provided £5,000 funding for me to complete a Masters in Petroleum Geoscience. I speak with my mentor nearly every week and he continues to be a constant support.” Lauren, BSc Petroleum Geology
CONTACT DETAILS
Admissions Department of Earth Sciences Royal Holloway University of London Egham Surrey TW20 0EX UK +44 (0)1784 443582
admissions@es.rhul.ac.uk @RHULEarthSci
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Independent Geological Field Mapping PLUS four options from: Advanced Topics in Sedimentology
Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
PLUS two options from:
Palaeontology
Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Volcanology
Scientific and field skills
Geohazards Applied Geophysics
Advanced Techniques in Tectonic and Structural Interpretation
Computational Earth Sciences
Mineral Resources
Structural Analysis and Remote Sensing
Advanced Palaeontology
PLUS one option from: Maths with Petroleum Geology Maths with Environmental Issues
GIS and Remote Sensing
Aqueous Geology Planetary Geology and Geophysics Sedimentary Basin Analysis
OUTSIDE THE LECTURE THEATRE
Fieldwork is regarded as an important part of a geologist’s training and the modern geologist must have knowledge and skills that can be used internationally. The department organises a variety of trips, both in the UK and abroad, lasting from one day to several weeks. Local trips have included Southwest England, Hartland, Pembrokeshire, Mull, Skye, North Somerset and the Lake District. International trips have included Almeria in Spain, Cyprus, Florida, the Spanish Pyrenees, Tenerife and Iceland. Students on the MSci Geoscience with a Year of International Study have the opportunity to spend their third year abroad at a top international university in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA.
The Department of Earth Sciences awards a number of annual ‘Lyell Scholarships’ for students who wish to gain work experience or research experience over the summer break at the end of the second (BSc) or third (MSci) year of study (see ‘Scholarships and bursaries’, p.109). Departmental links with international petroleum industries, environmental agencies and engineers, and local authorities can help you find such opportunities. Our student-led Lyell Geoscience Society organises social events and a programme of stimulating guest lectures by well-known experts from academia and industry.