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Earth Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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8 Earth Sciences Courses in London.
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
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4564 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24981 | £25160 | £29470 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £20386 - £31251 | £23549 - £37770 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses in the UK
All Earth Sciences courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25698 | £25737 | £30241 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22209 - £29117 | £21127 - £31469 | £24854 - £39092 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Earth Sciences
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Earth Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Earth Sciences
- Local Authorities
- Environmental Protection Agencies
- Government Environmental Departments
- Environmental Monitoring Organisations
- Environmental Consultancies
- Nature Conservation Organisations
- Charitable Trusts
Specialisations within Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Meteorology
- Oceanography
- Astronomy
Jobs of graduates of Earth Sciences (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Earth Sciences at Coventry University
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Earth Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Earth Sciences is the study of the earth as a unified system; includes earth resources, surface and crustal processes.
The median salary of graduates of Earth Sciences was £24981 15 months after graduation, £25160 3 years after graduation and £29470 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Earth Sciences studies:
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master in Geology (Honours) - MGeol (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
- Master of Earth Sciences - MESc
- Master of Philosophy (Research) - MPhil (Res)
- Master of Research - MRes