Structural Geology and Ground Stability

10 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1GV007

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–1 March 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits in earth science including Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, 10 credits, and Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology, 10 credits.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-68252

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–1 March 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits in earth science including Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, 10 credits, and Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology, 10 credits.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
23 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in earth science including Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, 10 credits, and Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology, 10 credits.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 27,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 27,500

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-18252

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
9 November 2026–22 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
23 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

60 credits in earth science including Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, 10 credits, and Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology, 10 credits.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
9 November 2026–22 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

You will learn theoretical and practical concepts in structural geology. How to identify, describe and collect structural data and relate them to various tectonic environments. How to analyse structural data and convert two-dimensional surface data into three-dimensional interpretations. Analysis of overprinting criteria to interpret relative timing and the fourth dimension (structural evolution). Rock and soil stability for engineering purposes and many other concepts directly applicable to a professional career.

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