Principal Subject/s: Geology
Academic Year: 2025/26
Level of Study: Level 4

Please note that the module information provided here is correct at the time of writing

You will take a total of 120 credits this year
Module No of credits
Compulsory modules 105
GCP Choices Min 0 Max 15
Option Choices Min 0 Max 15

A module summary is available for each module by clicking on the module code.

Compulsory modules are listed below:

105 credits

You must pass each Compulsory module within a maximum of 2 attempts and they cannot be replaced with an alternative module.
Autumn Semester (SEM1)
Module Code Module Title
ESC-10070 Minerals and Rocks
ESC-10074 Earth Structure
Spring Semester (SEM2)
Module Code Module Title
ESC-10047 Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
ESC-10048 The Earth System
ESC-10103 Earth and Life Through Time
Year Long (SEM1-2)
Module Code Module Title
ESC-10101 Academic, Professional and Field Skills

A module summary is available for each module by clicking on the module code.

As part of your course, you can enhance both your understanding and your employability by taking one of our Global Challenge Pathways (GCP). Alternatively, you can enhance your language skills and cultural knowledge by studying a language (see the 'Language Options' section).

Global Challenge Pathways give you the opportunity to:

  • Present your ideas and outputs to employers, organisations and communities
  • Build a powerful digital showcase to carry your learning and achievements with you
  • Link your studies to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

You will also be able to take part in research-driven and external-facing projects which address current controversies and debates.

You can start a GCP at Level 4 or Level 5 of your studies, however to receive the GCP certification you must complete Levels 5 and 6 of the pathway. You can swap pathways at the end of Level 4 but not at the end of Level 5. Although you can opt out of studying a GCP pathway at a higher level of study, you will then no longer be entitled to obtain GCP pathway certification.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Are you passionate about climate change and want to make a difference? Do you want to engage with sustainability professionals working in different roles in different countries? This pathway is for you if you want to make a difference to addressing climate change and sustainability.
Module Code Module Title
GCP-10021 Climate Change and Sustainability: Global Perspectives

Digital Society

Is the digital revolution redefining what it means to be human? Can it make or break the global drive for a more sustainable future? This pathway is for you if you are interested in understanding and actively shaping the digital society of tomorrow.
Module Code Module Title
GCP-10017 Digital Society: Living through a Revolution

Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Employment

Do you want to enhance your employability and professional skills? Are you keen do so whilst exploring important global issues including sustainability, decent work and economic growth? This pathway is for you if you would like to grow your enterprising skills and mindset to navigate the changing and dynamic world of work and enterprise.
Module Code Module Title
GCP-10019 Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Employment: Future Ready

Global Health Challenges

Are you interested in how different cultures and global organisations view health? Do you want to understand how different disciplines all play a role in addressing global health inequalities? This pathway is for you if want to learn more about health inequalities and how we can promote quality of life for different populations. Global Health: Understanding Health Beyond Borders.
Module Code Module Title
GCP-10013 Global Health: Understanding Health Beyond Borders

Social Justice

Are you interested to learn more about the historical inequalities that shape global injustice? Do you want to promote social justice in your community, workplace or wider society? This pathway is for you if you want to be an agent of change towards a more socially just society.
Module Code Module Title
GCP-10015 Social Justice: Past, Present and Future

A module summary is available for each module by clicking on the module code.

At Keele we have a policy of language for all, even if you have chosen a GCP, you can still enrol on one modern language module per semester free of charge (up to a maximum of 60 credits). You can choose from the list of individual language modules at the bottom of the page.

Alternatively, instead of taking a GCP pathway, you can choose from three Language Centre Pathways:

  • The Language Specialist
  • The Language Taster
  • The Certificate in TESOL

All three pathways will provide you with the key, transferable skills which will enable you to understand and interact effectively with people from different counties and different cultures. Importantly, these are skills which we know will enhance employability.

Visit the Language Centre to find out more and to enrol.

Languages and Intercultural Awareness (TESOL)

This pathway will train you to teach English as a Foreign language (TESOL / TEFL) and provide you with an additional, globally recognised English language teaching qualification.

This route leads to the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL which means that you will get an additional, internationally recognised teaching qualification as well as your Keele degree. It's a lot of fun - you don't need to speak a foreign language and you get to work with Keele's international students as well as students from partner universities in Japan, and with asylum seekers and refugees through our contacts with local charities.

Keele has been running this programme for twenty years and our graduates have used this qualification to work in countries all over the world including Japan, Thailand, Italy, China, Brazil, Spain, and more.
Module Code Module Title
ENL-10053 Certificate in TESOL part 1

Languages and Intercultural Awareness (Language Taster)

This pathway offers you the chance to explore a new language every year. This will allow you to develop a broad appreciation of different language families and enable you to engage in basic communication whilst also providing a window into diverse cultures around the world.

Please note: British Sign Language is not available on this pathway

If you choose to take a Modern Language pathway you will need to be assessed to ensure that you have registered on the correct module level. To download and complete the self assessment form click here
Module Code Module Title
CHI-90001 Chinese (Mandarin) 1
CHI-90003 Chinese 3
CHI-90005 Chinese 5
FRE-90001 French 1
FRE-90003 French 3
FRE-90005 French 5
FRE-90007 French 7
FRE-90009 French 9
JPN-90001 Japanese 1
JPN-90003 Japanese 3
JPN-90005 Japanese 5
SPN-90001 Spanish 1
SPN-90003 Spanish 3
SPN-90005 Spanish 5
SPN-90007 Spanish 7
SPN-90009 Spanish 9
FRE-90011 French 11
SPN-90011 Spanish 11

Languages and Intercultural Awareness (Language Specialist)

This pathway allows you to specialise in a particular language and, when combined with your programme options, will enable you to graduate with an enhanced degree title.

You can either start any of our languages from absolute beginner, or pick up and continue from where you left off earlier. Perhaps you have already done a couple of years of Spanish, or you may have GCSE German or A-Level French - you will be able to start at that level and carry on developing your language skills. For British Sign Language you will be eligible to take the nationally recognised 'Signature' Exams.

If you complete 60 credits and reach a high enough level, you may be eligible to graduate with an enhanced degree title with the designation of 'with competency / advanced competency in e.g. French'.

If you choose to take a Modern Language pathway you will need to be assessed to ensure that you have registered on the correct module level. To download and complete the self assessment form click here
Module Code Module Title
CHI-90001 Chinese (Mandarin) 1
FRE-90001 French 1
FRE-90003 French 3
FRE-90005 French 5
FRE-90007 French 7
FRE-90009 French 9
JPN-90001 Japanese 1
SPN-90001 Spanish 1
SPN-90003 Spanish 3
SPN-90005 Spanish 5
SPN-90007 Spanish 7
SPN-90009 Spanish 9
BSL-90001 British Sign Language 1
BSL-90003 British Sign Language 3
CHI-90003 Chinese 3
JPN-90003 Japanese 3

Unless you have chosen a GCP language specialism or language taster pathway you can still enrol on one modern language module per semester free of charge (up to a maximum of 60 credits). You can choose from the list of individual language modules below.

Language Modules
Module Code Module Title
CHI-90001 Chinese (Mandarin) 1
FRE-90001 French 1
FRE-90003 French 3
FRE-90005 French 5
FRE-90007 French 7
FRE-90009 French 9
JPN-90001 Japanese 1
SPN-90001 Spanish 1
SPN-90003 Spanish 3
SPN-90005 Spanish 5
SPN-90007 Spanish 7
SPN-90009 Spanish 9
BSL-90001 British Sign Language 1
BSL-90003 British Sign Language 3
BSL-90005 British Sign Language 5
CHI-90003 Chinese 3
CHI-90005 Chinese 5
FRE-90011 French 11
JPN-90003 Japanese 3
JPN-90005 Japanese 5
SPN-90011 Spanish 11
BSL-90002 British Sign Language 2
BSL-90004 British Sign Language 4
BSL-90006 British Sign Language 6
CHI-90002 Chinese (Mandarin) 2
CHI-90004 Chinese 4
CHI-90006 Chinese 6
FRE-90002 French 2
FRE-90004 French 4
FRE-90006 French 6
FRE-90008 French 8
FRE-90010 French 10
FRE-90012 French 12
JPN-90002 Japanese 2
JPN-90004 Japanese 4
JPN-90006 Japanese 6
SPN-90002 Spanish 2
SPN-90004 Spanish 4
SPN-90006 Spanish 6
SPN-90008 Spanish 8
SPN-90010 Spanish 10
SPN-90012 Spanish 12

A module summary is available for each module by clicking on the module code.

You may wish to choose Option modules

You will see from the option choices below that you can choose between a minimum and maximum number of option credits.

Remember you only take a total of 120 credits per year.

Each module is 15 credits unless stated and the option modules available for selection are listed below

You must pass each Option module that you choose to take within a maximum of 2 attempts and they cannot be replaced with an alternative module.

Choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 15 credits for Geology
Modules that are now full and no longer available for selection have a red background and have (Full) after the module code

Autumn Semester (SEM1)
Module Code Module Title
No modules currently available.
Spring Semester (SEM2)
Module Code Module Title
GEG-10019 Sustainable Staffordshire
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