Our flexible courses have been developed to meet the needs of industry and provide you with the skills you need to succeed. You will graduate with the scientific foundations and transferable skills to move directly into the workplace or to progress to a more specialised postgraduate qualification.

Career prospects for Durham graduates are excellent. Geology and Earth Sciences graduates are highly valued by employers and go on to a wide range of highly successful careers in the sector and beyond, working in industry and research, including environmental management, water management, energy and engineering geology. Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include ATKINS, ARUP, BP, Centrica and the Environment Agency.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

• Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

• The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to: 
• MBA program
• The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5. 
• International Foundation Year
• The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills. 
• Other programs
• If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University. 
• The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program. 
• Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.