Geography and Geology

Flexible programme with a wide range of modules across physical geography and geology specialisms practical, hands-on modules that teach not only how to think and reason, but how to do residential field courses and field work opportunities study in penryn with access to cornwall’s spectacular geology and its extractive industry delivered jointly by the centre for geography and environmental science and camborne school of mines on the penryn campus, cornwall

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

The breadth of career opportunities open to graduates is vast. likely career paths include environmental remediation, hydrogeology, environmental management and modelling, natural resource exploration, offshore and onshore renewables, site investigation and marine engineering, conservation and environmental legislation, in addition to research pathways. whatever you choose to do after graduation, your geography and geology degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills. below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates from our geography and geology undergraduate programmes*. recent graduates are now working as: civil engineers chartered surveyors chartered and certified accountants data analysts engineering professionals environment professionals physical scientists marketing associate professionals primary and secondary education teaching professionals information technology professionals

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Exeter has partnerships with the following companies: