Direct entry to second year Geology BSc (Hons) 2018 entry
It is possible for students applying for the BSc in Geology to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in three years instead of four.
This option is offered to students with excellent Advanced Highers, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications. SQA qualifications without a Geology component will not be accepted (the Geology component was discontinued in 2016).
Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Geology BSc programme from second year on, along with an additional practical and field skills module specifically designed for direct entry students.
Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second year of study.
To find out more information, or to discuss the possibility of direct entry to second year, please contact the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Joint degree options
Direct entry into second year is also possible for the following joint Honours degree:
- Geology and Biology (UCAS code: CFC6)
- Geology and Chemistry (UCAS code: FF16)
The course information below is for single Honours direct entry only. For more information about direct entry to joint degrees, please contact Admissions at admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Contact
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of St Andrews
Irvine Building
St Andrews
KY16 9AL
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3940
Email: earthsci@st-andrews.ac.uk
UCAS code
F600
Course type
Bachelor of Science (single Honours degree)
Course duration
Three years full time
- Start date: 10 September 2018
- End date: 30 June 2021
Entry requirements
The following are likely grades considered for an offer. St Andrews considers all aspects of every application, including context, equivalent qualifications and the personal statement, and offers may be higher or lower than the grades stated here.
| SQA Highers and Advanced Highers |
Students cannot enter directly into second year unless they have an A in Higher Geology (discontinued in 2016) and another A at Higher as well as AA ad Advanced Higher from the following:
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| GCE A-Levels | AAA, including Geology, plus two sciences from the following:
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| IB points | 38, including at least three at HL7, HL6, HL6 from the following subjects:
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International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Do I need to have studied this subject before?
Applicants are expected to have studied Geology at SQA Advanced Highers, GCE A-Level or equivalent.
Faculty entry requirements
You must also meet the Faculty of Science minimum qualifications. These vary depending on which qualifications you hold.
SQA qualifications
GCSE qualifications
Other qualifications
Passes in other examinations at equivalent levels and subjects may be accepted by the Dean of the Faculty. More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements webpage.
Find out more about Faculty of Science entry requirements.
Timetables
St Andrews students must meet with their Adviser of Studies at the beginning of Semester 1 in September to complete advising – a compulsory part of the matriculation process. After module choices have been decided, a timetable will be allocated indicating the dates and times of classes.