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Earth Sciences (Geology) at Oxford University1/5
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A Day in a Geologist's Shoes2/5
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Day in the Life of a Geologist (Tagalog)3/5
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Geology Degree Result.....4/5
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WHY DID I GET A GEOLOGY DEGREE?? (why you should study geology)5/5
Geology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
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Geology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 76% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18852 | 146 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Geography Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 80% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 119 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Exploration Geology MSc | Cardiff University | 88% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £23450 | 133 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 81% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17000 | 115 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 80% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £23450 | 140 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Geology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23200 | 111 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Durham University | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £28500 | 157 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (Volcanology) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physical Geography with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14000 | 122 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Resource and Exploration Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 52% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £17000 | 118 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (Geoforensics) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology MSc | University of Southampton | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21580 | 169 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 161 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £31200 | 161 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Medicinal Chemistry and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 83% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £17900 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 96% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £17000 | 108 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Earth Sciences MEarthSci | The University of Edinburgh | 96% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 195 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 69% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 108 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 86% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £25000 | 151 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Foundation Year MGeol | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £14000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Astrophysics and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 87% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 111 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Integrated Masters MGeol (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Exploration Geology with a Year of Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 88% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £23450 | 133 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 223 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23200 | 112 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography and Geology with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 86% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £25000 | 151 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Chemistry and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 83% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £17000 | 116 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with Geology BSc (Hons) | Durham University | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28500 | 194 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23200 | 111 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physical Geography BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £17000 | 122 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 89% | 5% | 0% | £37000 | £94590 | 206 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 161 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Geography with a Placement Year BSc | University of East Anglia | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 126 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Biology and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 74% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £17000 | 113 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Geography with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 80% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 119 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with an International Year (4 years) Msci (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology MSc | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physical Geography with an International Year MSc | University of Birmingham | 86% | 1% | 5% | £9250 | - | 155 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Palaeontology and Geology MSc | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Geography BSc (Hons) | Edge Hill University | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 119 | Ormskirk | On campus Full-time | |
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Applied and Environmental Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Leicester | 82% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | - | 131 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 100% | 5% | 5% | £4625 | £7280 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSc | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physical Geography MSc | University of Birmingham | 86% | 1% | 5% | £9250 | - | 155 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography & Geology BSc (Hons) | Edge Hill University | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 119 | Ormskirk | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology MESci | University of Liverpool | 78% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 134 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Palaeontology MGeol | University of Leicester | 82% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 131 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Physics with Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 87% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 194 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Mining Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 92% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 191 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Physical Geography MESci | University of Liverpool | 78% | 0% | 3% | - | - | 134 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BA (Hons) | University of Oxford | 85% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 210 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Exploration Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Leicester | 82% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 127 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics (Geology) BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | 78% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 134 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Leicester | 82% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 127 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 67% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 107 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 86% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 131 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 66% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 140 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Petroleum Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 92% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 152 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 67% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 107 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Leicester | 75% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 128 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Geophysics MESci | University of Liverpool | 78% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 134 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 87% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 194 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Petroleum Geology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Geology BSc (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £6935 | £10920 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £24700 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics BEng (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £18300 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Study Abroad Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £24700 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Structural Geology with Geophysics MSc | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Applied Environmental Hydrogeology MSc | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) MPhil | Newcastle University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Part-time | |
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Hydrogeology MSc | University of Birmingham | 64% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 143 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Engineering Geology MSc | University of Portsmouth | 64% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 143 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental and Engineering Geology MSc (PG) | Plymouth University | 64% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 143 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Geophysics PhD | The University of Edinburgh | 64% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 143 | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
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Engineering Geology MSc | Newcastle University | 93% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 197 | Newcastle | On campus Part-time | |
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Environmental Geology and Land Contamination MSc | University of Portsmouth | 93% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 197 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Engineering Geology MSc | University of Leeds | 93% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 197 | Leeds | On campus Part-time | |
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Geology with Ocean Science BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics & Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | - | - | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Applied Environmental Geology MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (International) MGeol | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | - | - | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Hydrogeology and Water Management MSc | Newcastle University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Part-time |
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Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Geology courses in the UK
All Geology courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22767 | £25060 | £29728 |
25-75 percentile range | £19569 - £25841 | £20394 - £30361 | £23830 - £36891 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Geology
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 Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Geology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Geology
- Oil, Gas and Petroleum Sector
- Groundwater Industry
- Environmental Consultancies
- Civil Engineering and Construction Companies
- The Environment Agency
- Local Authorities
- Museums
- Government Organisations
Specialisations within Geology
- Petroleum Geoscience
- Earth Sciences
- Hydrogeology
- Nuclear Decommissioning
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum Geophysics
- Waste Management
Jobs of graduates of Geology (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geology at Imperial College of Science
45% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Geology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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FAQ
The median salary of graduates of Geology was £23000 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Geology studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
- Master of Geology - MGeol
- Master in Geology (Honours) - MGeol (Hons)
- Master of Earth Physics - MEarthPhys
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Earth Sciences - MESci
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
Geology - BSc (Hons) at Birkbeck, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 15 respondents.