The BSc Resource and Exploration Geology at the University of Exeter is your pathway to understanding and addressing critical global resource challenges, from the supply of essential raw materials to managing natural hazards and climate change impacts. This undergraduate degree, offered on campus over three years, is ideal if you are driven to explore the Earth's complex systems and its vital resources. You will gain foundational knowledge in geosciences, mineralogy, and quantitative methods, preparing you for a career at the forefront of geological science and resource management.
Throughout your studies at Exeter's Penryn campus, you will engage in extensive practical learning, including over 60 days of fieldwork in iconic locations and laboratory classes. Your learning experience will be enriched by opportunities to develop skills in geological mapping, surveying, GIS for geologists, and exploration techniques. In your final year, you will undertake a significant summer vacation project and have the flexibility to choose optional modules in areas like energy resource geology or hydrogeology, graduating with the expertise to pursue careers in mining, exploration, environmental consulting, and beyond.