Resource and Exploration Geology

About this course

Resource and exploration geology is the branch of geology concerned with finding, characterising, and assessing deposits of mineral and energy resources, and with understanding the geological processes that form and distribute them. It is a field of direct economic importance, as the materials on which modern industry depends, from metals and minerals to fossil fuels and the rare elements used in electronics and renewable energy technology, must first be found and understood before they can be extracted. Exploration geologists work at the boundary between scientific investigation and commercial risk, using a range of geophysical, geochemical, and mapping techniques to identify where resources may lie and to evaluate their viability. At the University of Exeter this three-year programme is accredited by the Geological Society, which is the recognised professional body for geologists in t

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 22 / 100Conservation and environment professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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