About Geology (international) Mgeol, Bsc in University of Leeds

Our Geology (International) MGeol, BSc is a four-year Integrated Masters degree with a year spent studying at one of our partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the USA.

This degree offers a broad education in the geosciences from the processes that govern the Earth’s surface and interior, to the interactions between society and the Earth.

You’ll study all the essential geoscience disciplines: the sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic origins of rocks and minerals; the evolution of life on Earth; plate tectonics and the structural deformation of rocks; natural hazards and climate change; geotechnics; geological mapping and fieldwork; the sustainable management of natural resources and the development of clean geoenergy.

There’s a strong emphasis on applying your knowledge in the real world through practical hands-on learning and field trips, and you’ll be equipped with all the geological skills necessary to understand and work in the modern world.

Career opportunities

A degree from Leeds and the experience you'll gain here will give you the edge to find the career you want. Your course will give you the experience and knowledge that employers are looking for to help you secure a graduate job.

University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2021, High Fliers’ Research.

Geology graduates are highly regarded by employers for their teamwork, problem solving, IT and data handling and manipulation skills, as well as for the breadth of experience that they have acquired as part of their year studying abroad. Our graduates go on to successful careers in industry or with government bodies, or pursue PhD research as the first step on a career in academia.

Our graduates have secured positions including:

• Research Scientist, CSIRO

• Analyst, Thomson Reuters

• Senior Geologist, BP Exploration Ltd

Our strong research tradition means that our graduates are also found working as researchers in government organisations and universities around the world.

Higher secondary academic level qualification.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section.

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University of Leeds  Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For international students, it is very important to have an estimate of tuition fees and the cost of living when planning to study in the UK. The annual cost of attendance for studying at the University of Leeds is given below-

Note: It is pertinent to note that there is a big difference in the amount of tuition for different programs. The amounts are given above as a range is just an estimate. Applicants are to check with the program for the exact tuition fee.