Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Geology/Geosciences. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. Students applying with Turkish Government sponsorship/funding need to include their anticipated research project topic as part of the application and are encouraged to discuss this with the programme director in advance.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications .
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 .
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
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Programme Director: Mr Benedikt Steiner
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Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72
Mining and Geology postgraduate taught courses at the University of Exeter
Top 5 in the UK for Geology
5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
Leading research facilities include a £3.5 million investment Critical Minerals Equipment Hub for minerals processing and analysis
Multidisciplinary expertise in mining and minerals engineering, geology and surveying
Based on our Penryn Campus in Cornwall, a beautiful and diverse county with amazing geosites on your doorstep