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Geology Field Camp in Scotland University of St Andrews

Highlights
Tuition fee
6000 GBP / full
6000 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
6000 GBP / full
6000 GBP / full
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Duration
1 months
Duration
1 months
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Campus location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Campus location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews runs a 5-week Geology Field Camp in Scotland committed to delivering in-depth training capitalising on a rich geological heritage and unparalleled opportunity to experience geology in the field.

Overview

Why map in Scotland and at the University of St Andrews?

In this Geology Field Camp in Scotland you will visit and study the famous sites that led to the discovery of geological time, underpinned concepts of modern structural geology and led to understanding the rock-record of geodynamics.

The School of Earth and Environmental Science is recognised internationally for its excellence in geological field training and research, with all staff committed to ensuring your education is world-class.

Outcomes

Upon completion, you will have mapped outstanding geology, gained self-confidence in your ability to make key observations and honed your critical thinking, all within a context of meeting new friends, experiencing new cultures and a learning environment created by friendly staff.

Programme Structure

You will study:

  • Carboniferous sedimentary rocks exposed along the coast of Fife
  • the classic localities of Buchan and Barrovian metamorphism in Angus, Aberdeenshire and along the Moray Firth
  • the iconic Moine Thrust system and foreland rocks of the Scottish Highlands that span Archaean to Ordovician in age
  • the igneous and metamorphic rocks of the islands of Mull and Iona

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • St Andrews, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Pre-Requisites (US students):

  • 3.0 GPA
  • 24 USA credits in geoscience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    6000 GBP / full
    6000 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    6000 GBP / full
    6000 GBP / full

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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