Your Earth Sciences Offer-Holder Hub

Congratulations on your offer. To make sure you have all the information you need, we have pulled together some essential resources to kickstart your journey at Birmingham. Explore your course, check out your accommodation options and discover what life is like living in our vibrant and diverse city.

This is just the start

Did you know? Our programmes share multiple modules so there are opportunities to transfer onto one of our courses once you commence your studies. From studying Physical Geography to undertaking a Year Abroad, an Earth Sciences degree will help you take the next steps into your future career. Welcome to your next adventure. 

Ranked 13th in the UK for Geology in the Complete University Guide Subject Rankings 2025.

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    Discover more student societies

    You can also join your course societies to socialise with like-minded people on your course and make meaningful connections. Learn more about LapSoc - your Earth Sciences student society 

    Discover our Earth Sciences Society

We’re proud to be the UK university most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024 High Fliers report).

Alongside annual Careers Fairs and many more Employer-Led and Alumni based events, we help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department-led and university-wide initiatives which include:

Year 3 Professional Placement Module

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, offer the opportunity for the majority of our undergraduate students to undertake a year-long placement as part of their degree.

The Careers Network

At Birmingham, our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you onto a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network service is tailored to your subject area. Access to a dedicated careers team for the College of Life and Environmental Sciences both during University and beyond.

An extensive Mentoring Programme

The Careers Network Mentoring Scheme connects students and recent graduates with industry professionals who volunteer their time to share their experience and knowledge to support you with achieving your career aspirations.

Find out how the University of Birmingham is Investing in your future.

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    Charlotte White

    M.Sci. Geology and Physical Geography with International Year

    I chose Birmingham due to the flexibility of the course and the ability to do an integrated international year. I got contacted by Tom Dunkley-Jones on clearing who described the course in depth and was really engaging which made me really excited to study here.