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Geography, Geology and Environment

Undergraduate Pathway in Geography, Geology and Environment

This pathway will prepare you for degrees across a range of earth sciences. Keele University is in the UK Top 15 for Geography (The Guardian 2026) and the UK Top 25 for Geology (Complete University Guide 2026). Many degrees involve no formal exams and are accredited by professional bodies including the Geological Society of London and the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes
  • January
  • September
Entry Points

Foundation

Careers

With a degree in geography, you could pursue roles such as Sustainability Officer, helping organisations reduce their environmental impact, or a Policy Advisor, shaping strategies around urban development or climate resilience. A geology or environment degree can lead to opportunities like Environmental Scientist, working on land and water quality, or Ecologist, where you monitor ecosystems and biodiversity. Each area offers meaningful careers focused on understanding and protecting the natural world.

Industry-standard Facilities

Enjoy access to a range of high-tech equipment, including:

  • Our fleet of drones, for use on research projects
  • The woodlands laboratory, for water, sediment and ice analysis
  • Keele’s weather station, which provides local and national data on wind speed and direction, rainfall, humidity, sunshine/radiation, and air and ground temperatures.