Geology and Physical Geography

取得日期：2026-10-31

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# Geology and Physical Geography with an International Year MSci

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In the Russell Group, NSS 2026

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* Start date

September 2027

Duration

Master in Science

* Entry requirements

AAB - Including 1 Required Science - See below for details

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## Page contents

* Course overview

* Why Study Geology and Physical Geography at Birmingham?

* Course delivery

## Entry requirements

To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.

* A Level

AAB Including 1 Required Science

6,6,5 32 points overall.

We welcome students studying BTEC qualifications as an alternative to A levels, and accept BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate. Please contact us for further guidance.

Number of A levels required: 3

#### Accepted Science Subjects

Biology/ Chemistry/Computing/Electronics/Environmental Studies/Further Maths/Geography/Geology/Human Biology/ Maths/ Physics/ Psychology/Statistics/ PE

#### General Studies

General Studies is not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer.

#### International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Including HL in 1 Required Science.

#### BTEC qualifications

### Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Applicants who take the EPQ and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in the EPQ. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.

### Core Maths qualification

Applicants who take the Core Maths qualification and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in Core Maths. If you are also taking A-level Maths, you will not be eligible for an alternative offer through studying Core Maths. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.

### Music performance

Applicants who have achieved (or who will achieve) any level 3 graded examination in music performance at grade 8 or above (e.g. ABRSM, Rockschool, Trinity College London) and outline that on their UCAS application will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus the Music qualification. This alternative offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.

### High-level sports

Applicants who play sport at county level or above will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower. This alternative offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice. If you have already received a one grade reduction through one of our performance athlete schemes (e.g. our Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway programme), then you will not receive an additional reduction - we will apply a maximum one grade reduction on an offer.

### International entry requirements

Additional requirements for

### English language requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.

* TOEFL tests taken before January 2026: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing.

* TOEFL tests taken from January 2026: 4.5 Overall with no less than 4 in each skill

* IELTS*: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

* Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills.

* Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015)***: C1 Advanced - Minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component.

* Language Cert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 ‘Communicator’ with no less than 25 in each skill.

* Trinity ISE II: Distinction all skills.

* Trinity ISE III: Pass in each Skill

#### Presessional English courses

If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September, including additional online courses in the summer term.  Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.

Presessional English course page

### Alternative Offers

Students who are eligible and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive an alternative offer, which is typically two grades below the standard offer.

#### Our Contextual Offer scheme

Our Contextual Offer scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer. You don’t need to apply for this – it will be assessed and applied at the point of application if you’re eligible.

* Pathways to Birmingham

BBB - Including 1 Required Science

* Contextual Offer

ABB - Including 1 Required Science

## Application process

Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.

Standard requirements for

* 13 January 2027

Application deadline for September 2027 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.

View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.

Undergraduate application info

#### Year 1

The first year offers broad training in Earth Science and Geography. No prior knowledge needed. Includes chemistry, physics, and maths. Field trips to Northern Ireland and South West Wales teach geological observation, data recording, and interpretation.

#### Year 2

In year two, shape your degree with three optional modules in Earth Sciences or Physical Geology. Compulsory modules and UK-based field courses, including SW England, develop specialist skills in palaeontology, sedimentology, environmental geology, and geomorphology.

#### Year 3

In year three, you’ll embark on an exciting adventure, studying at a prestigious partner institution overseas. You’ll dive into diverse geological environments, complete an Independent Earth Sciences Research Project, and engage in unique project work. With placements at top international universities, recent students have explored Canada, Australia, the USA, Singapore, Japan, Swede, France, New Zealand, and beyond. This year abroad will deepen your learning and open up incredible new opportunities.

#### Final Year

In year four, embark on a thrilling, more in-depth, research project tailored to your passions, alongside a skills-based field module with an international trip to the Island of Crete! Customise your journey with two optional modules from Earth Sciences and Physical Geography, diving deeper into your unique interests.

This year will be spent with the partner institutions. Taught modules taken there will be selected in consultation with the Programme Tutor and advice from the collaborating institution. Normally, any fieldwork for the the Earth Sciences Research Project will be undertaken prior to departure overseas and will be written-up while abroad. To allow for the completion of this project, students will undertake 75% of the full-time load at the host institution.

Exceptionally, the project may be undertaken abroad, if suitable collaborative arrangements can be made.

The following must be taken:

Module Title | Credits | Semester

LH Earth Sciences Research Project | 40 | Full Term

Students will need to take 80 credits worth of modules while abroad.

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