Course summary

Our Geology degree offers a broad education in the geosciences from the processes that govern the Earth’s surface and interior, to the interactions between society and the Earth. You’ll study all the essential geoscience disciplines: the sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic origins of rocks and minerals; the evolution of life on Earth; plate tectonics and the structural deformation of rocks; natural hazards and climate change; geotechnics; geological mapping and fieldwork; the sustainable management of natural resources and the development of clean geoenergy. There’s a strong emphasis on applying your knowledge in the real world through practical hands-on learning and field trips, and you’ll be equipped with all the geological skills necessary to understand and work in the modern world. Why study at Leeds

• Graduate with a degree at a university ranked 23rd in the world for Earth Sciences, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022.

• Take advantage of our world-leading research here at Leeds, carried out within five institutes that tackle complex global challenges such as climate change, energy security and natural hazard management.

• Experience expertise teaching delivered by a programme team made up of internationally renowned academics working at the forefront of their fields, who are passionate about the subjects they teach.

• Benefit from excellent specialist facilities, featuring lecture theatres, extensive lab spaces — including our Earth Visualisation Lab — and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning.

• Put theory into practice with our extensive fieldwork activities located across the world, where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.

• Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our exciting study abroad programmes and paid industrial work placement opportunities.