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Earth Sciences  (GEI2)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Earth Sciences
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Frank McDermott
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 10

Curricular information is subject to change.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules - Earth Sciences
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - - Earth SciencesB) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules.
GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - - Earth SciencesB) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules.
GEOL10030 Field Geology, Level 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - Earth SciencesB) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules.
GEOL10040 Earth, Environment and Society Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - Earth SciencesB) Min 1 of:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules.
GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5