Year one * Introductory Geology: Theory * Introductory Geology: Practice * Global Systems * Landform Systems * Introductory Field and Research Skills * Analytical Techniques * Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Year two * Earth History * Sedimentology * Fluvial and Glacial Environments * Reconstructing Change Additionally, two modules from the following options: * Structural Geology * Environmental Resource Management * Developing Field Skills * Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Year three * Earth Resources * Climatic and Environmental Change * Management of Environmental Hazards Additionally, three modules from the following options: * Engineering and Environmental Geology * Independent Mapping * Volcanology * Advanced Geospatial Analysis * Regional Field Course * Work-based Learning * Dissertation Year Four * Masters Project * Research Methods * Work-Based Learning * Principles of Geographical Information Systems * Participatory Action Research * Project Management The first year provides background knowledge, with greater depth and skills acquisition in the second year, followed by a focus on management, practical application and employability in the third year. This includes exploration and exploitation of mineral and hydrocarbon resources, geological mapping, environmental management, management of hazards and climate change, so you can tackle these areas in employment or further study. The blend of subjects develops a broad range of knowledge across a wide range of Earth Sciences, for example in hydrology, environmental management, structural geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy. This allows you to specialise further in these areas or makes you particularly attractive to employers which require a breadth of specialism and application. The degree also provides you with skills and experiences, working in a range of different styles of locations, which will set you apart when applying for jobs.

The emphasis of this degree is on employability and our graduates have gained positions in traditional earth science employment such as hydrocarbon extraction and exploration, or aggregate exploitation. Many graduates have developed careers in local authorities, environmental consultancies, the Environment Agency/Natural Resources Wales, the construction industry, the service sector, or the Civil Service. Other career opportunities for our graduates include contaminated land reclamation, waste disposal and geotechnical engineering. Whether in a diverse and competitive jobs market or reading for a higher degree, we know you will be well prepared by graduation. You will find there is no match for the practical experiences and applications you will develop on this degree course.