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According to students, Leicester is the best place in the UK to come and study for a geology degree, and our undergrads will readily tell you how exciting and enjoyable their department is. The vibrant atmosphere reflects our commitment to the best teaching and support for students, combined with world class research published in leading international journals. Our research income for the past 6 years exceeds £8M, and we have strong industrial research and teaching links across the environment, minerals and oil & gas sectors.

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The results of the 2011 National Student Survey confirm that the Geology Department at Leicester is the most consistently highly placed department in the country. In answer to the question “Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course” 96% of our students indicated that they were, and across the full range of the 22 questions in the National Student Survey we are one of only two departments to score above 90%. Looking at the results of the survey over the last three years a very clear picture emerges with Leicester's consistent high scores placing it firmly at the top.

Good News in National Subject League Tables

Geology at Leicester is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 departments in the UK:

3rd (5th) in the National Guardian University 2012 subject tables (3rd of departments teaching Earth Science or Geology degrees, 5th overall) Details 

7th in the Times Good University Guide 2012

10th in the Complete University Guide subject tables Details