Geosciences & Sustainable Energy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geosciences & Sustainable Energy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
We recognise the importance of sustainable Geosciences and the growing demand for graduates who are leaders of the movement to understand climate change and can support the energy transition. BSc Geosciences and Sustainable Energy is a new degree designed to provide a clear and distinct pathway leading to a career in shaping society’s response to sustainable energy and the booming sustainable energy business.
On this innovative new degree you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to take an active part in the energy transition and the movement towards building a cleaner a...
We recognise the importance of sustainable Geosciences and the growing demand for graduates who are leaders of the movement to understand climate change and can support the energy transition. BSc Geosciences and Sustainable Energy is a new degree designed to provide a clear and distinct pathway leading to a career in shaping society’s response to sustainable energy and the booming sustainable energy business.
On this innovative new degree you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to take an active part in the energy transition and the movement towards building a cleaner and more sustainable society.
You’ll develop a deep understanding of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, ocean energy, and the emerging technologies to harness the power of natural resources, as well as efficient resource management, and how to minimise waste and reduce pollution. You’ll explore energy storage technologies and acquire experience in subsurface evaluation for sustainable resources and critical elements minerals, developing analytical geoscience skills such as geophysics and geospatial data analysis (GIS).
You’ll study in a department consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020), and home to an inspiring research culture that informs our teaching. You’ll enjoy field work opportunities in the UK and overseas, and become a part of an inclusive, community-focused department with a strong staff-to-student ratio.
Throughout your degree you'll acquire practical skills and analysis abilities and be competent to prepare presentations and reports suitable for professionals of the energy sector as well as being accessible for wider interests.
You’ll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of geoscience processes, their role in shaping the Earth and their relevance for the development of a sustainable society.
• Taught by academics involved in cutting edge research with extensive industry connections
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the complex issues around climate change and energy transition
• Gain practical skills geared towards a career in the energy sector and other related fields
• Graduate with excellent employability prospects in the booming sustainable energy business.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A56-J26
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
including B in 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, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall. Including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a Science subject with substantial Mathematics content.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including H3 in one acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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