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Bachelor of Geology at Cardiff University UK is a 3-year geology degree at Cathays Park Campus. Build expertise across Earth systems, mineralogy, sedimentology, petrology, structural geology, geodynamics, GIS, and field mapping through the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Study at Wales’s top university, with Earth and Marine Sciences ranked #101–150 worldwide and Geology #13 in the UK in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide.
Year One covers core geoscience foundations with fieldwork in South Wales and Pembrokeshire; Year Two develops advanced geological concepts with residential field trips; Year Three features a geology dissertation and geodynamics alongside specialist optional modules.
Indicative total fees are £92,100 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB–BBC with one science subject or BBB–BCC with two science subjects, UEC BBBBC, STPM GPA 2.8 or above, and IB 32–30 overall with one HL science or 31–29 with two HL science subjects. IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band is required.
Career outcomes include geologist, earth scientist, exploration geologist, and mining geologist roles.
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff. Plan to apply at least three months before your September intake.
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Cardiff University ranks #101–150 worldwide for Earth and Marine Sciences and #13 in the UK for Geology in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide, reflecting strong teaching and research at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences on Cathays Park Campus.
Top university in Wales, with the 2nd best Students’ Union in the UK — a vibrant, student-centred campus community in the heart of Cardiff.
£600m invested in campus and facilities — Cardiff University’s biggest upgrade for a generation, with modern learning spaces across Cathays Park Campus.
90% of Cardiff University research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, underpinning research-informed teaching in geology and geoscience.
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff — Cardiff University’s main campus with historic buildings, modern facilities, and easy access to the city centre.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Cardiff University UK.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Cardiff University UK typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Cardiff University UK’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of Geology is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Cathays Park Campus, with September intake. Expand each year for core modules.
In your first year you will study core modules designed to give you a solid foundation in geology, covering Earth’s plates and internal structure, minerals, life through geological time, mapping, microscopy, and GIS. You will go on local field trips across South Wales and a week-long residential field trip to Pembrokeshire, earning 120 credits across six core 20-credit modules at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| World of Dynamic Environments | EA1300 | 20 credits |
| Exploring Planet Earth | EA1301 | 20 credits |
| Earth Science Fieldwork | EA1304 | 20 credits |
| Earth Materials | EA1306 | 20 credits |
| Life and Earth History | EA1307 | 20 credits |
| GIS and Geological Maps (Geoscience) | EA1333 | 20 credits |
In your second year you will build on year one knowledge and explore sedimentary processes, igneous and metamorphic rocks, and structures from earthquakes and mountain building. You can select optional modules opening pathways to environmental or mineral resource geology, with residential field trips to Wales, Cornwall and Dorset and a five-week summer mapping project preparing you for your dissertation.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Fieldwork, Data Analysis and Professional Skills | EA2301 | 40 credits |
| Sedimentary facies and environments | EA2303 | 20 credits |
| Petrology and Volcanology | EA2304 | 20 credits |
| Structural Geology and Geophysical Investigation | EA2305 | 20 credits |
In your final year you will have more freedom to shape your degree with modules that fit your career ambitions, developing professional skills employers value. Core modules include your geology dissertation and geodynamics, with optional specialist modules in advanced fieldwork, natural hazards, environmental geology, ancient climates, and more, plus the option of an overseas field trip.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Geology Dissertation | EA3301 | 40 credits |
| Geodynamics | EA3309 | 20 credits |
Cardiff University UK offers a September intake for this degree at Cathays Park Campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Cardiff University UK or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Cardiff University UK and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 GBP = — MYR
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