Environmental Geoscience
MSc
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
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 | £20000 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24500 | £22000 - £27000 | £24000 - £33500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
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Course Description
Environmental geoscience is the study of processes within, and interactions between, the atmosphere, ocean and the solid Earth that determine the habitability of the planet
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Environmental Geoscience, MSc you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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 Environmental Geoscience MSc at University of Exeter
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
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Qualification requirements
Excluding General Studies. A Level Geology at Grade A OR two other Science A Levels at Grade A required.
Geology at Grade A OR two other Science subjects at Grade A required.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in Geology OR 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade in two other acceptable Science subject areas. Please also see our GCSE requirements.
Geology at Grade A OR two other Science subjects at Grade A required.
Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL Grade 6 in Geology OR HL Grade 6 in two other Science subjects.
BTEC Extended Diploma (2016) Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Engineering
GCSE Maths at grade C or 4.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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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 | £25000 | year 1 |
| International | £25000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #8
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- Geography & Environmental Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #7
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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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]
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- #9
- #51
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #13
- #101
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #22
- #325
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #6
- #9
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #9
- #27
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #17
- #101
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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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
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- 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 -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
