Geology Msci (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Geology Msci (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at University of Bristol 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 of Bristol
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 | £28000 | £27500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £32000 | £23000 - £35000 | £27500 - £42500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Bristol
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
Join a University ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Geology, QS World University Rankings by subject 2023).
If you are curious about our planet and interested in finding solutions to global problems, this course is for you. Learn about the physics, chemistry and history of the Earth through hands-on examination of earth materials such as rocks, minerals and fossils, and use remote sensing techniques to explore the structure and chemistry of its inaccessible areas.
Learn with experts whose research feeds directly into your studies at the cutting edge of scientific developments. Recent options have included Volcanic Hazards, Global Tectonics, Mineral Resources and Hydrogeology.
MSci courses allow you to invest in your skills development by studying more advanced material in greater depth during your final year, preparing you for further research or boosting your career opportunities.
We have a large geology collection and practical study spaces, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a real feel for geology in practice.
You will gain plenty of hands-on experience, with over 40 days of fieldwork both in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Field trips are a huge part of why our school community is so close-knit, giving you the chance to get to know your course mates and key staff while honing your practical skills.
The skills developed throughout your studies are highly valued by employers, from scientific and technical skills including coding, modelling, lab skills and data analysis, to transferable skills such as communication, creativity and resilience.
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
All courses of University of Bristol
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Bristol
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geology Msci (Hons) at University of Bristol
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Bristol
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
European Baccalaureate: 77% overall, with 8.0 in two science-related subjects.
Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Geology Msci (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £29300 | year 1 |
| International | £29300 | 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.
University Rankings
of University of Bristol
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 39 different rankings
Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #8
- #9
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #9
- #10
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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
- #22
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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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- #4
- #29
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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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- #7
- #37
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #16
- #202
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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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- #11
- #18
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #11
- #47
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #15
- #101
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 39 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
List of 408 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Bristol - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geology”: 770 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 and Geology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 66% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh |
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Geology with Study Abroad Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 8% | 0% | £9250 | £29300 | 151 | Bristol |
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Earth Sciences MEarthSci | The University of Edinburgh | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | 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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Geology Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £29300 | 160 | Bristol |
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FAQ about Geology Msci (Hons) University of Bristol
- 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 £28000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £32500 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (20%), Information Technology Professionals (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Process, plant and machine operatives (10%)
- 40 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% 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 of Bristol achieved the highest ranking for Geology. It is ranked #9 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Geology). See all subject rankings for University of Bristol.
- Geology Msci (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 160 which is higher than 74.26% of all Geology courses 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