University of Exeter
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.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. 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

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


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

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All courses of University of Exeter

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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 Geology MSc at University of Exeter

50% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service 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

Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Exeter

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

GCSE Maths at Grade C or 4.

Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 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 Geology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Geology 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)

UCAS application code:

F603

University Rankings

#16
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #3 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #20 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #34 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #44 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #9 
    • #22 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #37 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

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About University of Exeter

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Student composition of University of Exeter

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
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geology”: 1135 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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FAQ about Geology MSc University of Exeter

  • 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 £25000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £34000 after graduation.

  • Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (50%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%)

  • Geology MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.

  • 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.