Study Geology at Birmingham
Study with us and experience world-class teaching, career-boosting opportunities, and a vibrant student life at the University of Birmingham. With an extensive and accessible fieldwork programme, designed to develop your skills and complemented by cutting-edge digital capture and mapping methods, you will have the opportunity to visit local, regional and international locations.
Why study Geology?
- Study with us and become part of a vibrant community of staff and students making real-world impact by addressing past, current and future challenges in the field of earth sciences.
- Destinations including Pembrokeshire, Jurassic Coast, Cornwall, Crete and Spain. The University currently covers travel and accommodation costs for all compulsory field courses.
- Our internationally acclaimed research not only shapes our teaching but also fuels our courses, ensuring that you learn from academics who are true experts in their fields.
- As a Birmingham graduate, you’ll be globally aware, culturally sensitive, and understand key environmental issues. Your global, regional, and local perspective will make you highly valued by employers.
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As a Birmingham graduate you will have the skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers and this is reflected in our excellent graduate employment. Many work in fields directly related to their Earth Sciences degree, while others leverage transferable skills in various careers. Graduates often enter environmental planning, land remediation, hydrogeology, and pollution control. Employers include the British Geological Survey, local authorities, museums, and engineering firms. Some pursue teaching or international careers. Nearly half continue with further study, such as an MSc or PhD, before starting their careers.