Preparing you for work
A degree in Geology will not only give you specific knowledge related to the modules you choose, but it will also develop a wide variety of graduate key skills which are sought after by many employers. These include producing, analysing and summarising information; planning, conducting and reporting on investigations; undertaking field and laboratory investigations in a responsible and safe manner, paying attention to risk assessment, health and safety and environmental impacts.
Jobs directly related to your degree
Geoscientist - you'll interpret geophysical, geochemical and geological data to develop models of the earth's subsurface with the aim of discovering commercially viable and exploitable reserves of natural resources, such as oil and gas.
Wellsite Geologist - you'll study rock cuttings from oil and gas wells to determine what rock formations are being drilled into and how drilling should proceed. Wellsite geologists identify critical strata from core samples and rock-cutting data and build up knowledge of the structure being drilled.
Hydrogeologist - you'll investigate the occurrence, circulation and distribution of water flowing through the ground. The role involves studying the quality of groundwater for both natural and man-made constituents and studying how contaminants move through the ground.
Engineering Geologist - concerned with the detailed technical analysis and broad scientific assessment of the impact of a development on its site and population. Engineering geologists assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction schemes.
Jobs where your degree would be useful
Minerals Surveyor - provides valuation services related to mineral-bearing land, extraction sites and waste management sites. Minerals surveyors also advise on developing and managing mineral sites safely and within regulations and on restoring the landscape after extraction is complete.
Environmental Consultant - works on client contracts in areas such as water pollution, air and land contamination, environmental impact assessment, environmental audit, waste management, environmental policy, ecological/land management and environmental management.
Geophysical Data Processor - uses computer technology to convert raw geophysical data (usually large volumes of seismic data) into a user-friendly format. This is then analysed to determine sub-surface geology and used to identify potential oil-bearing rock layers.
