Geology BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Geology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at University College London 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 University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
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 | £30000 | £28500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £36000 | £21500 - £36500 | £25000 - £45500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
| 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 Earth Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
This BSc provides an education in all major branches of the geological sciences, integrating theoretical studies with essential practical skills in the field and laboratory. It prepares students for careers in the oil, mineral, environmental and geotechnical industries, and is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London.
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.
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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 Geology BSc (Hons) at University College London
| 30% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
All Earth Sciences courses of University College London
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees Geology BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £35000 | year 1 |
| International | £35000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
Average student cost of living in London
| 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 University College London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #9
- #11
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #16
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #4
- #17
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #33
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #6
- #35
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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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- #5
- #45
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #5
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #7
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #14
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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 University College London
About University College London
List of 387 Bachelor and Master Courses from University College London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geology”: 690 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Geology and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 83% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 185 | Aberdeen |
On campus
Full-time
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Exploration Geology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Environmental Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 72% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 144 | Egham |
On campus
Full-time
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Exploration Geology with a Year of Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 163 | Exeter |
On campus
Full-time
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 188 | Aberdeen |
On campus
Full-time
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University College London | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £29300 | 149 | Bristol |
On campus
Full-time
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Geology BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 94% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 164 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 160 | Exeter |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Geology BSc (Hons) University College London
- 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 £30000 15 months after graduation, £28500 3 years after graduation and £32500 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (30%), Media Professionals (15%), Sales occupations (15%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (5%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 91. This means that 91% 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.
- University College London achieved the highest ranking for Geology. It is ranked #11 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Geology). See all subject rankings for University College London.
- Geology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University College London.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 149 which is among the
Percentile 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