| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
Geology is the study of the history of the Earth and other planets in our solar system, their chemical and physical composition, and their structure and evolution.
It includes investigations intothe nature and composition of the Earth's outer crust, as well as a study of its deep interior. These studies allow us to understand the formation and occurrence of important natural resources suchas coal, oil, gas, groundwater and mineral deposits.
The study of geology allows us to understand natural geohazardssuch as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. It also allows us to look back in time at terrestrialclimate.
Course Details
The BSc Geology course assumes no previous knowledge of the subject, but by taking this course, you will learn something of the processes that have formed this planet – spanning 4,500 million years – and those that allow humans and life, as we know it, to exist on Earth.
Geology is the principal degree taken by students within theBiological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)stream. Aside from the core modules, fieldwork forms an integral part of all geology courses at UCC. In the summer of Year 3, and before the start of Year 4, you will undertake a major field-based research project in an area of your choice, in Ireland or abroad. In Year 4, you study Geology only, and work towards completing your research project. Several aspects of Geology are treated up to specialised levels.
Year 1
Core modules:
A four-day field course to north Antrim takes place in Year 1.
Year 2
Core modules:
A field course in southwest Ireland takes place in Year 2.
Year 3
Core modules:
A field course in west Scotland takes place Year 3.
Year 4
Core modules:
Students also undertake a field-based research project on an aspect of:
A field course in Greece takes place in Year 4.
See the Academic Calendarentry for this programme and the Book of Modules for Geologyfor further details.
Fact File
Course Code: CK404
Course Title: Geology
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Duration: 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK404
Entry Points: CK404: 2016. 430. Points may vary each year.
Course Practicalities
Equipment
A hard hat and hand lens will have to be purchased for field trips in Year 1. A geologicalhammer and compass clinometer will be needed in Year 2 and a high-visibility vest in Year 3.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, assessed practical exercises, field reports, multiple-choice questionnaires, assessed presentations and project work. The range of assessments provides a broad skills base of relevance to future employment.
Application Procedure
Refer to CK404.
Further Contact Information
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
T: +353(0)21 490 4650
W: http://bees.ucc.ie
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK404
Entry Points: CK404: 2016. 430. Points may vary each year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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