Mining Geology
MSc
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Mining Geology MSc and other courses in at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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 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 | £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 | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
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Course Description
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Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department
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Designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science graduates, leading to excellent employment opportunities in the extractive industry
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Attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in the mining industry, and learn new skills including underground geological and geotechnical mapping, surveying, mineral exploration, ore microscopy, ore deposit modelling and mine planning
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Gain knowledge in mineral resource estimation and grade control, mineral extraction and management, mining law and the environmental impact of mining
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Study taught modules over two semesters and undertake individual projects throughout the summer vacation, often as industrial placements with a mining/exploration company.
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 Mining Geology 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
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
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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 Mining Geology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Geology. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. For full information, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our website.
Costs
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
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #27
- #408
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
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Engineering
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- #22
- #391
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
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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.
Student composition of University of Exeter
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21700
- postgraduates:
- 6010
- Total:
- 27710
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Mining Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Applied Statistics and Data Mining PgDip | University of St Andrews | 89% | 5% | 0% | £9900 | £20370 | 147 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time |
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Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining MSc | De Montfort University | 89% | 5% | 0% | £7920 | £14600 | 147 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
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Mining Environmental Management MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 147 | Exeter | On campus Part-time |
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Mining Engineering MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 147 | Exeter | On campus Part-time |
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Geology with Geography Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 80% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 119 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Exploration Geology MSc | Cardiff University | 88% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £23450 | 133 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Geology MSc | University of Southampton | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21580 | 169 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35100 | 161 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 147 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020
