Degrees in geology from Southampton

At Ocean and Earth Science at the University of Southampton we give you the choice of a whole range of degrees in geology, which are all accredited by The Geological Society.

These degrees in geology comprise: BSc Geology, MSci Geology, BSc Geology with Foundation Year, BSc Geology with Marine Biology, BSc Geology with Physical Geography, MSci Geology with Study Abroad, and MSci Ocean, Earth and Climate Science.

At Ocean and Earth Science we firmly believe that geology is one of the most exciting, dynamic and relevant sciences in the world today.

After all, geological investigations hold the key to many current global challenges, including: understanding past climatic perturbation in order to predict future climate change; developing ways to discover new natural resources and exploit known ones responsibly; and understanding natural hazards and mitigating them.

A degree in geology will enable you to study a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines and acquire subject-specific and transferable skills that are much sought after by employers. As you will know, the continued demand for raw materials such as oil, gas and minerals ensures there will be a continued need for graduate geologists for many years to come.

The excellent standard of teaching and facilities across all our degrees in geology means that many of our students are able to become recognised as high achievers.

In 2012 Joe Emmings, who recently graduated with a degree in geology from Southampton, was a finalist in the SET Awards, which recognise outstanding students in science, engineering and technology.

Throughout his four year master of science degree in geology, Joe consistently achieved first class marks. His final year independent research project investigated how effectively organic carbon was buried in deep sea sediments from offshore northwest Africa.