Geophysics BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Geophysics 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 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 | |
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| Median salary | £30000 | £29500 | £36500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £35000 | £24000 - £38500 | £31000 - £50000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University College London
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 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
This broad-based programme provides a complete study of the physics of the solid Earth and its constituent materials, and of its atmosphere, oceans and ice sheets, leading to a firm foundation in geology, geological fieldwork, physics, mathematics and computing. The programme 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 Geophysics BSc (Hons) at University College London
| 30% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
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)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
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 Geophysics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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 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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- #7
- #9
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #13
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #21
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #6
- #35
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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
- #6
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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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
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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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 “Geophysics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics and Meteorology BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 122 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 164 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 122 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Ocean and Geophysics BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 72% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | - | 88 | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
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Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 111 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics (Geology) BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | - | - | - | - | - | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Geophysics BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 66% | 0% | 20% | - | - | 166 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
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:
- 22 March, 2023
- 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, 2023
