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Geology and Earth Sciences

Geology and Earth Sciences

Earth sciences studies how the Earth works and changes: climate, rocks and fossils, oceans, natural resources and hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Energy, including renewables
  • Environmental consultancy
  • Natural resources
  • Land and water management
  • Risk and hazard management
  • Public policy
  • Teaching and science communication

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Understanding the EarthThe Natural Scientist's ToolkitPractical and Professional SkillsThe Dynamic EarthEarth Sciences for SocietyNatural Hazards

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is ABB, including at least one science or mathematics subject. Biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, geology, physics and mathematics are among the accepted subjects.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

14 schools in 8 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

Cardiff UniversityExploration Geology (BSc) · Cardiff
Cardiff UniversityGeology (BSc) · Cardiff
University of EdinburghEarth Sciences BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghEarth Sciences BSc · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowEnvironmental Geoscience · Glasgow
University of GlasgowGeology · Glasgow
University of ManchesterEarth and Planetary Sciences BSc · Manchester

USA

Boston UniversityEarth & Environmental Sciences · Boston
Penn State UniversityEarth Sciences
Penn State UniversityGeosciences

Canada

McGill UniversityEarth System Science · Montreal
McGill UniversityGeology · Montreal
University of Toronto ScarboroughEnvironmental Geoscience · Toronto

Hungary

University of DebrecenEarth Sciences · Debrecen
University of PécsBSc in Earth Sciences · Pécs

Ireland

University College DublinEarth Sciences · Dublin

Germany

Constructor UniversityEarth Sciences and Sustainability · Bremen

Australia

University of SydneyGeology and Geophysics · Sydney

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Geosciences · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom4 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

USA2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Canada2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Hungary2 schoolsCountry guide
Medicine (English-taught medicine), 12 semesters€7.900per semester · 2027/2028University of Szeged, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
  • 1 December 2026

    International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Germany1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition fee, new student from outside the EU€2,300 or 3,400per semester · from winter semester 2027/28Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • November 2026

    For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
YOUR OWN LIST

Let’s build your school list for Geology and Earth Sciences together

  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.

Last checked: November 2026.

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