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Geophysics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £31200 | 161 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Meteorology MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Meteorology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | 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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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 177 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with a Placement Year BSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 177 | London | 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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Geophysics Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 128 | Norwich | 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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Geophysics with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 128 | 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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Ocean and Geophysics BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | - | 123 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 87% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 194 | Aberdeen | 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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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 66% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 174 | Leeds | 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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Geophysics (Physics) BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | 78% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 134 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics MSc | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £21580 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £24700 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics 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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Geology and Geophysics PhD | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
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Geophysics (International) MGeophys | 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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Exploration Geophysics MSc | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-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 Geophysics
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 Geophysics courses in the UK
All Geophysics 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 Geophysics
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 Geophysics 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 Geophysics
- Government Agencies
- Industrial Corporation
Specialisations within Geophysics
- Remote Sensing
- Seismology
- Atmospheric Studies
- Oceanography
- Sedimentology
- Mineral Physics
- Space Physics
- Deep Crust Studies
- Mantle Studies
- Geochemistry
- Hydrogeology
Jobs of graduates of Geophysics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geophysics 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 Geophysics
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?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Geophysics.
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FAQ
The median salary of graduates of Geophysics was £23000 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Geophysics studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Earth Physics - MEarthPhys
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Earth Sciences - MESci
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Master of Geophysics - MGeophys
Geology and Geophysics - MPhil at The University of Edinburgh received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 93 out of 100 among 35 respondents.