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Currently accredited degree programmes

1st degrees (currently accredited)

  • BSc (Hons) Geology
  • M.E.Sci. (Hons) Geology
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Geology & Physical Geography
  • M.E.Sci. (Hons) Geology & Physical Geography

Date reaccreditation (begins - expires): June 2020 – June 2027

Formerly accredited degree programmes

1st degrees (currently accredited)

For students graduating from June 2003 to June 2008:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Geophysics (Geology route) 

For students graduating from June 2003 onwards:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Geology 
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Geology & Physical Geography 

For students graduating from June 2010 onwards:

  • M.E.Sci. (Hons) Geology
  • M.E.Sci. (Hons) Geology & Physical Geography

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For any questions regarding the Accreditation Scheme please email our Accreditation Officer Andy Saunders

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Last updated November 2025