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Geology BSc Hons
The degree courses offered by the Department of Earth Sciences are intended to give you as much flexibility as possible while retaining the core Earth Science subjects. Individual degree courses are comprised
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member1382537
28th March 23
Geology, BSc Hons FullTime
Could not recommend this course enough, the teachers are excellent and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The course is varied and intellectually stimulating and provides unique opportunities with the multitude of field trips!
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Points of entry for Geology BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences at Durham University
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Required subjects for Geology BSc Hons at Durham University
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Two Science subjects.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
Critical Thinking and General Studies.
Information:
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
UCAS points for current students on Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences at Durham University
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member1382537
28th March 23
Geology, BSc Hons FullTime
Could not recommend this course enough, the teachers are excellent and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The course is varied and intellectually stimulating and provides unique opportunities with the multitude of field trips! read more
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23rd April 24
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I love the course, exactly what it said on the advertisement. Amazing staff read more
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15th February 23
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Self learning is what uni requires read more
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member1175158
18th January 23
Geography, BSc Hons FullTime
You get to go on at least 1 fieldtrip a year, the teaching is good but due to the high number of students it is not very personal. The course content is okay but very specialised and cannot switch between BSc and BA. read more
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30th April 21
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
I didn’t go to campus due to COVID ,so I got less experience on field trips read more
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member852305
18th November 20
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
(MSc Risk) Well structured course with excellent teaching and variety of subjects taught from different disciples. Good amount of choice with modules too so can tailor the course to your interests read more
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member443505
12th November 19
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Very good course further into the 3 years. At first both human and physical geography modules are compulsory which was a shame. In terms of teaching, majority of lecturers are good but there are some duds which I presume is the same at every university. My first dissertation advisor was very disappointing, when I asked for advice he simple told me I was not good enough (not very advisor like in my eyes). In general, bit of a mixed bag but can be good if you pick you right modules and get lucky with personal tutor selection. read more
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member1332807
12th July 18
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Good teaching. Tutorials are really useful read more
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member532774
9th July 18
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Really interesting up to date content ! read more
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member821869
14th April 16
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Amazing and knowledgable tutours. Good range of topics. They are all linked as well, and human and physical work together really well. Plenty of science, computer stuff and theory so you can choose what you want to spend time on. read more
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member1320590
30th December 15
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
No degree is ever worth the extortionate fees, but Durham is better value for money than most - the facilities, trips and support services and career prospects are good. read more
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member518224
13th November 15
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
The lecturers in Geography are brilliant but you have to be ready to do a lot of independent work. You are expected to read a lot on yourself and you don't have so much contact time. The best thing about this course is that we have very exiting field trips in the UK and overseas. read more
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member518097
12th November 15
Education Studies - Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Really interesting course for me as I want to be a teacher. However, it is relevant and current for numerous jobs. read more
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member99548
30th June 15
Geography, BA Hons FullTime
Incredible course and content. read more
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member1382537
28th March 23
Geology, BSc Hons FullTime
Could not recommend this course enough, the teachers are excellent and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The course is varied and intellectually stimulating and provides unique opportunities with the multitude of field trips! read more
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3rd March 18
Environmental Geoscience, BSc Hons FullTime
Classes are fun, lecturers are great, highly recommend the course! Awesome field trips and labs as well. read more
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