Geology MSc
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Geology 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £24500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £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 | |
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Median salary | £24981 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
All Earth Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
- Designed to prepare you to tackle important environmental challenges including climate change, natural hazards, and the supply of critical raw materials and resources
- MSci Geology will provide you with a detailed understanding of the Earth, its evolution, processes, systems and resources
- Gain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, optional industry placement and independent research possibilities
- Study in Cornwall with access to incredible and unique local geology on your doorstep
- Taught at Exeter’s Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines, a combined geoscience and mining department with an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects
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.
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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 MSc at University of Exeter
50% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
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
Costs
Tuition Fees Geology MSc
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 |
EU | £29700 | year 1 |
International | £29700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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, 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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- #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]
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]
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 “Geology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Geology with Geography Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 | 129 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Geology Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 174 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Earth Sciences MEarthSci | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Resource and Exploration Geology MSc | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Geology Msci (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Geology MSc | Cardiff University | 88% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 137 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Geology Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £29300 | 160 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Geology with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 175 | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023