Exploration Geology Cardiff University

Professionally accredited

Accredited by the Geological Society, the professional body for geosciences in the UK.

Specialist training

We have been training mining engineers and geologists for over 100 years. Exploration Geology is the only undergraduate degree in the UK to focus on specialist training in resource exploration.

Local connections

Based in the same building as the Welsh office of the British Geological Survey and next door to the National Museum of Wales.

Great location

Close to a former gold mine and other outstanding natural landscapes where you can develop your fieldwork skills.

No prior knowledge needed

You don't need to have studied Geology to take this course. We start with the basics to bring everyone to the same level.

People have been using Earth's natural resources like metals, minerals, oil and gas for centuries to build our towns and cities, power our homes, and make the vehicles, devices and tools that we depend on. New resources are increasingly hard to find and specialist skills and technology are required to locate and use them responsibly.

On our Exploration Geology course, you will learn how Earth's processes have created natural resources and how to explore for them to meet future demand. You will develop skills in fieldwork (both above and underground), data analysis and confident decision making and use modern exploration software.

We make the most of our location and take regular field trips to explore mining sites across Wales. There will also be opportunities to do overseas trips, in the past we've been to Spain and Cyprus.

We've worked with industry to design our course so you graduate with the specialist skills needed to be a professional exploration geologist.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Cardiff University to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.