Environmental Geoscience MSc
University of Exeter
Environmental Geoscience MSc
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Environmental Geoscience MSc and other courses in Earth Sciences at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
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 | £25000 | £27500 | £34000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £22500 - £32500 | £27500 - £44000 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Exeter
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Exeter
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 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
- Designed to equip you with an advanced understanding of the geology, chemistry and physics of the Earth and to tackle global environmental challenges
- Gain technical experience through more than 60 days of fieldwork, as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and a major final-year research project
- Study in Cornwall at Exeter’s Penryn Campus and gain access to incredible and unique local geoscience on your doorstep
- Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by the Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching
- Excellent industrial links ensure that the skills gained will be highly valued by employers. Recent partners include: Rio Tinto, British Geological Survey, European Space Agency and CL:AIRE.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
Current jobs
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All courses of University of Exeter
All courses of University of Exeter
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Geoscience MSc at University of Exeter
| 50% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Nursing Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Environmental Geoscience, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Geoscience MSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £29700 | year 1 |
| International | £29700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
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.
Source: Own research based on surveys and university data
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 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 of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #8
- #47
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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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- #2
- #23
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #5
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #6
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #34
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #7
- #49
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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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- #7
- #8
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #37
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #23
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental Geoscience”: 1135 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Environmental Geoscience with Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 72% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 144 | Egham | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 8% | 12% | £9250 | £27200 | 160 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience MSc | University of Exeter | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 160 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience MSc | Cardiff University | 94% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 125 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 144 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience with a Year of International Study Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 144 | Egham | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £29300 | 176 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | - | - | - | - | - | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience MSc | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
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:
- 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, 2023