Geology with Foundation Year

About this course

Geology is the science of the Earth, concerned with understanding the rocks, minerals, and processes that have shaped the planet over billions of years. It asks how the Earth formed, how it functions as a dynamic system, how the conditions for life have been created and maintained, and what the geological record tells us about the history and future of our planet. Geology has direct practical significance for resource exploration, natural hazard assessment, groundwater management, engineering site investigation, and environmental monitoring, making it a discipline with clear career relevance alongside its intellectual depth. At the University of Keele, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year that provides additional scientific preparation for students working towards degree-level geology. The foundation year builds the mathematical, chemical, and physical foundatio

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 35% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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