Geology (BSc)
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ABB. At least one A-level should be a Science, Geography, Geology or Maths.
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In this broad-based, accredited degree you will learn how to read the rocks, assess the processes involved in their formation, be able to reconstruct past environments and interpret how life evolved.
A key component of this course is fieldwork. You will travel to a number of classic localities: current field excursions run to areas both in the UK and abroad (Spain and Cyprus). On these excursions you will learn how to record observations, to analyse and interpret a wide range of rocks and structures in the field, and be trained in making a geological map. Our field courses are specifically designed to focus on key themes, such as the origins of oceanic crust, the development of sedimentary basins and their oil and gas potential, and the growth and collapse of mountain belts.
I wanted to study geology and travel. The MESci Geology (International) course at Cardiff incorporated these two criteria, with the added bonus of being taught key research skills. I spent my 3rd year in America at the University of Wyoming. Every University department is different so by studying abroad I was taught different aspects of geology by a wide variety of experts, an experience that allowed me to make friends from all over the world, network in a professional field, expand my knowledge and experience different cultures.
Eva Marquis, MESci International Geology 2011 Year oneThe course structure is very flexible. All Cardiff's School of Earth and Ocean Science degree programmes share a common first Semester. This is designed to give you a sound foundation in Earth sciences upon which to build. At the end of your first Semester you will decide whether to continue with your original degree choice or choose another of Cardiff's Earth Science degrees.
You will study the following modules:
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsThe Sedimentary SystemEA110210 creditsIntroduction to Earth Science FieldworkEA112320 creditsLife Through TimeEA110810 creditsIntroduction to Earth Science SkillsEA112210 creditsEarth MaterialsEA111210 creditsEarth and Planetary System ScienceEA110120 creditsFormation of the British IslesEA110710 creditsNatural Resources and EnergyEA110610 creditsGeological Maps, Sections and StructuresEA111010 creditsDangerous EarthEA110310 creditsYear twoYou take a suite of modules which is aimed at providing the basic tools for understanding geology and for fieldwork.
Extensive field training during this year includes residential trips to Dorset, Cornwall and Spain. During these trips you will learn a wide range of practical skills that are an essential training for geologists. In your summer between years two and three you will undertake a five-week independent mapping project in the UK or overseas.
You will study the following modules:
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsApplied GISEA213010 creditsStructural GeologyEA210810 creditsMetamorphic GeologyEA212410 creditsPlate TectonicsEA210910 creditsGeological Fieldwork and Mapping TrainingEA210220 creditsPalaeoecologyEA210610 creditsGeological ResourcesEA211110 creditsGeophysical ExplorationEA210710 creditsIgneous GeologyEA212510 creditsSedimentary Processes, Petrology and StratigraphyEA213520 creditsYear threeIn your third year, you will write up a dissertation on your mapping project. You will also follow core modules in Dynamic Earth, plus an overseas field course to Cyprus.
You can also choose specialist final-year modules from the following:
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsDynamic EarthEA313510 creditsGeological Mapping ProjectEA310430 creditsGeology FieldcourseEA312810 creditsOptional modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsVolcanic and Magmatic ProcessesEA310110 creditsGlobal GeomorphologyEA310310 creditsWater ResourcesEA311710 creditsAdvanced Sedimentology and StratigraphyEA311810 creditsPetroleum Geology and Basin AnalysisEA311920 creditsPalaeobiologyEA312710 creditsStructural TechniquesEA313110 creditsEngineering GeologyEA312310 creditsHazards and RiskEA313910 creditsMarine MicrofossilsEA310210 creditsEarth Science ProjectEA313810 creditsApplied MineralogyEA314410 creditsGlaciologyEA314610 creditsPaleoclimateEA314710 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.Geology (BSc)