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Geophysics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Geophysics with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 182 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 182 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with Study Abroad Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24700 | 147 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics MSc | University of Southampton | 83% | 3% | 10% | £9250 | £21580 | 149 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with a Year Abroad MSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Meteorology MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Meteorology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £31200 | 159 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 84% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £17000 | 103 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with Geology BSc (Hons) | Durham University | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28500 | 158 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24700 | 147 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics with a Placement Year BSc | University of East Anglia | 81% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 153 | Norwich | 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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Exploration Geophysics MSc | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Geophysics MPhil | The University of Edinburgh | 74% | 4% | 6% | - | - | 188 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics (International) MGeophys | University of Leeds | 88% | 2% | 0% | - | - | 171 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology and Geophysics MESci | University of Liverpool | 80% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 141 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 95% | 2% | 5% | - | - | 150 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Ocean and Geophysics BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 98% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | - | 112 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics (Geology) BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | 83% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 141 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics & Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 3% | 10% | - | - | 149 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 88% | 2% | 0% | - | - | 162 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Geophysics (Physics) BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | 80% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 141 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
92
/100
5151 students of Geophysics in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
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 | £22593 | £22910 | £26699 |
25-75 percentile range | £19101 - £26635 | £17239 - £29571 | £20463 - £33631 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Geophysics courses of UK
All Geophysics courses of 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 | £22267 | £24414 | £28299 |
25-75 percentile range | £18977 - £25935 | £18600 - £29791 | £21771 - £34096 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
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
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Geophysics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Geophysics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geophysics at Imperial College of Science
25% | Natural and social science professionals |
20% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Geophysics
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Geophysics studies:
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Earth Physics - MEarthPhys
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Geophysics - MGeophys
- Master of Earth Sciences - MESci
The median salary of graduates of Geophysics was £22593 15 months after graduation, £22910 3 years after graduation and £26699 5 years after graduation.
Geophysics with a Year Abroad at Imperial College of Science received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 8 respondents.