The BSc (Hons) Geology (Environmental Geoscience) at Keele University is your gateway to understanding the dynamic processes that shape our planet and the critical role geology plays in addressing environmental challenges. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about the Earth's systems, natural resources, and the impact of human activity. You will explore fundamental concepts in earth structure, minerals, rocks, and stratigraphy, while also delving into crucial areas like human impact on the environment and environmental analytical methods. This course provides a robust scientific foundation for a career dedicated to environmental stewardship and resource management.
You will study this full-time, on-campus degree over three years, engaging with a blend of compulsory and optional modules that cover everything from igneous and metamorphic petrology to hydrological and engineering geology. Your learning experience will be enriched by essential fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and the opportunity to undertake a significant dissertation in your final year, allowing you to investigate a topic of personal interest in depth. Graduates of this Environmental Geoscience programme are well-prepared for diverse career paths in environmental consultancy, geological surveying, hazard assessment, and sustainable resource development.