Earth Sciences MEarthSci
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Earth Sciences MEarthSci and other courses in Earth Sciences at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £32000 | £22000 - £33000 | £26500 - £41500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
| 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 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you want to:
- learn more about how our planet works?
- help protect the planet?
- tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world?
- find out how we can live sustainably on it?
Then this degree is for you.
Why Earth sciences?
The world needs Earth scientists now more than ever before.
For example, we need them to:
- help us address the climate crisis
- adapt to environmental changes
- secure the energy and materials society needs
- live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth
With our Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) degree, you will:
- study our Earth's past to forecast and safeguard its future
- learn about the structure and composition of the Earth
- develop a deep understanding of the many processes that shape the Earth and life on it
- learn how these processes interact and depend on each other
Our degree will help you play a valuable role in our transition to a fair and sustainable society.
Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?
What will I learn?
Our Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) is a new cutting-edge degree that prepares you for advanced careers in the Earth sciences and beyond.
It carefully balances data science, programming, and computing skills with traditional field and laboratory skills, along with a knowledge of Earth sciences.
We will train you in the skills needed to answer the important questions in the Earth sciences, including:
- How can we mitigate the effects of global change?
- What tools can we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere?
- Why is our planet able to sustain life?
- How does the Earth's interior work, and how do these processes affect the surface?
- How can we sustainably manage the Earth's resources to meet our energy, mineral, and water needs?
- How can we improve our understanding of natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes to reduce their risk and save lives?
We embrace a hands-on approach to learning, so you can develop in-demand practical skills. Many of your activities simulate those that professionals perform in the real world.
You will also learn sought-after computational analysis and quantitative skills.
For example, you will gain experience in:
- acquiring, analysing, assessing and presenting a wide range of data
- computing skills including programming and use of specialist software
- computer modelling and mapping
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.
You will learn from leading national and international Earth scientists across a diverse range of fields. We help ensure your degree has real-world relevance and make you highly sought after by employers.
Our links provide you with valuable networking and potential employment opportunities. You will be able to meet and interact with professionals from various sectors throughout your studies.
Additionally, this degree offers you flexibility in your studies. You'll be able to build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about. Our staff can also help you design an interdisciplinary curriculum by choosing option courses from other disciplines.
Open to a world of possibilities
We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK, many of whom are world experts in their field.
- We have pioneered research proving human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet, which helped underpin the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- We are working with major space agencies to monitor the environment using satellite data.
- We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.
Join us as our planet and humanity face some of the biggest challenges we have ever known.
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.
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Edinburgh
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Edinburgh
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Earth Sciences MEarthSci at The University of Edinburgh
| 30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Edinburgh
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Earth Sciences MEarthSci
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £34800 | year 1 |
| International | £34800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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.
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #2
- #8
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #2
- #10
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
- #17
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #51
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- Earth Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #76
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #80
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
- #22
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #3
- #33
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #38
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh
About The University of Edinburgh
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Geology MSc | University of Exeter | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 160 | Exeter |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 174 | London |
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc | University of Exeter | 86% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 160 | Exeter |
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Resource and Exploration Geology MSc | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London |
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Geology MSc | Cardiff University | 92% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 137 | Cardiff |
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FAQ about Earth Sciences MEarthSci The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26500 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £33000 after graduation.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (30%), Secretarial and related occupations (15%), Elementary occupations (15%), Skilled trades occupations (5%)
- 40 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for Geology. It is ranked #8 in (Geology). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- Earth Sciences MEarthSci is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 193 which makes it one of the 4.41% most difficult courses to enter among all Geology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 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:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024