Geology with Integrated Masters MGeol (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Geology with Integrated Masters MGeol (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at University of Keele 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.
All Earth Sciences courses of University of Keele
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 | £24000 | £23000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £18500 - £26500 | £22000 - £33000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Keele
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 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Gain an advanced understanding of how the Earth works, tackle the planet's biggest environmental challenges and accelerate your career in geoscience with Masters-level training in research, laboratory and computing techniques.
Why choose this course?
- This programme is accredited by the Geological Society of London
- Accelerate your career in geoscience or suitability for a PhD
- Develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories
- Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork
- Personalise your degree with a variety of optional modules
Geology is the science that investigates how the Earth was formed, how life arose and evolved, why the Earth looks like it does today, what resources it contains and how we can find them. The discipline draws on knowledge from many different aspects of science such as chemistry, biology, and physics as well as other subjects such as geography, environmental science. Our society is based on the work of geologists in the hunt for natural resources for energy and materials for modern living. This means that future job opportunities for geologists are excellent as society develops increasing needs for these resources
Geology with Integrated Master's studies the Earth's processes and materials, and the economic and sustainable methods of discovering and utilising its resources. Our applied four-year course enables you to develop an advanced subject understanding and to spend your fourth year studying with colleagues in a familiar surrounding.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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 with Integrated Masters MGeol (Hons) at University of Keele
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | 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 Keele
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
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #14
- #19
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #20
- #25
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #43
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Keele
About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
List of 221 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Keele - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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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
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Geology with Geography Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 | 129 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Geology MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 174 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Engineering Geology and Geotechnics MSc | University of Exeter | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Earth Sciences MEarthSci | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Resource and Exploration Geology MSc | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Geology MSc | Cardiff University | 88% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 137 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Geology Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £29300 | 160 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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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 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)
