Understanding the Earth Sciences means understanding the past, present and future of our planet and the living things on it. Geoscience with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London takes a holistic approach to the Earth Sciences, bringing together disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology and maths to give you a more thorough understanding of the processes that govern our world.
This flexible programme gives you the chance to select from a variety of optional modules including Volcanology and Terrestrial Palaeoecology, allowing you to tailor your ...
Understanding the Earth Sciences means understanding the past, present and future of our planet and the living things on it. Geoscience with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London takes a holistic approach to the Earth Sciences, bringing together disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology and maths to give you a more thorough understanding of the processes that govern our world.<br/><br/>This flexible programme gives you the chance to select from a variety of optional modules including Volcanology and Terrestrial Palaeoecology, allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests and ambitions. You’ll experience a year in industry, gaining applicable work experience and putting your skills to use during an industrial placement year.<br/><br/>You’ll study in a department consistently ranked among the country’s top 10 (The Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide 2018), and graduate with a Masters degree in a field with excellent graduate employment prospects. Department of Earth Sciences alumni have gone on to enjoy careers in the hydrocarbon and environmental industries, among others.<br/><br/>Pursue your passion for Geoscience at Royal Holloway and you’ll contribute to our leading research culture, submitting your Independent Geoscience Project in Year 5 with the option for an additional Research Proposal.<br/><br/>Develop an in-depth understanding of the complex systems that govern our planet<br/><br/>Join a research intensive department, with 94% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF, 2014)<br/><br/>Graduate with an integrated Masters degree in Earth Sciences<br/><br/>This degree accredited by the Geological Society can lead to Chartered Geologist status<br/><br/>Gain practical skills geared towards a career in Earth Sciences and other related fields
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F642
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
Including an acceptable Science subject.
D:27,M:18
In a relevant subject with at least 24 level 3 credits in Science units at Distinction. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level, including an acceptable Science subject, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
DDM
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including H3 in one acceptable Science subject.
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
DDD
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
DD
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Science subject.
A,B,B
B,B,B
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
D
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Science subject.
A,B,B
B,B,B
including a Science subject Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |