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Undergraduate Admissions
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Resource and Exploration Geology
- Master of Science
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Course summary
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An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental challenges, especially the supply of critical raw materials and resources
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MSci Resource and Exploration Geology focusses on our understanding of the Earth, its processes, systems and resources
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Study in Cornwall and benefit from spectacular, world-famous, geology on your doorstep
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Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines. This combined geoscience and mining department has an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
Course Modules
For a full list of modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Study options
- Master of Science • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F616
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Exeter has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F616
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
Excluding General Studies.
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherAABBB
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 24 Merit: 21
24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Geology subject area or 24 L3 credits at Merit Grade in two other acceptable Science subject area. (Please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements).
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 32
Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 5 in Geology OR HL Grade 5 in two other Science subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Applicants studying one of the following subjects in the BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma or BTEC Extended Certificate will be considered without the specific GCE A-Level subject requirements: Applied Science, Engineering.
T LevelD
T-level Design, surveying and planning for construction only
GCSE Maths at Grade C or 4.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 4
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.
For more information, please visit our course page.
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