Geophysics with Geology
BSc (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Geophysics with Geology BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £26000 | £28500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £29000 | £22500 - £33000 | £25000 - £41500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
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Course Description
Geophysics is the application of physical principles to the study of the structure and dynamics of the Earth and increasingly other planets. Geophysics has many practical applications and forms an essential part of the economic exploitation of hydrocarbon and mineral resources. Geophysicists are also involved with assessing and mitigating natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
The Geophysics with Geology degree shows progression from the first year through to the third year. In the first year, you share the compulsory modules with the other degree courses, but it also includes additional compulsory modules which specialise in Mathematics and Physics. In the second and third years, you deal with material that is specialist, numerically based and at the cutting-edge of geophysical research.
Graduates from this degree have secured employment across the geoscience sector, within the mineral exploration and extraction industries, in petroleum exploration companies, and with environmental and hydro-geological industries. The advanced quantitative skills developed during this course can provide a strong base for securing employment outside geoscience, for example, in finance, insurance and banking.
Year 1 Compulsory modules: Earth Materials Understanding Earth Sciences Field Studies Further Mathematics for Geoscientists Geoinformatics.
Year 2 Compulsory modules: Fieldwork (Geophysical) Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists Geophysical Data Applications Structural Geology and Tectonics.
Year 3 Compulsory modules: Dissertation Advanced Geophysics Earth Structure and Dynamics.
We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year, and will publish finalised core requirements for 2020 entry from September 2019.
For more information on this course, including a list of all optional modules, please see our website.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Geophysics with Geology, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geophysics with Geology BSc (Hons) at Durham University
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Two Science subjects. To include Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Specific subjects excluded for entry: Critical Thinking and General Studies. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Two Science subjects required.
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) at Higher Level including two Science subjects. Under the new scheme we will accept HL Maths Analysis and Approaches or HL Maths Applications and Interpretation.
Including two Sciences. One of these must be Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: To include two Science subjects.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB/ABC (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Geophysics with Geology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Geophysics with Geology BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £28500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #369
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #4
- #5
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- Geography & Environmental Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #39
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #8
- #46
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #37
- #62
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #41
- #70
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #4
- #71
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- Physical Sciences
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #101
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #100
- #448
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #7
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #5
- #14
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #91
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 38 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
Student composition of Durham University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15885
- postgraduates:
- 4035
- Total:
- 19920
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
