Advanced Applied Field Geoscience MSc
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Advanced Applied Field Geoscience MSc and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies 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 | £21000 | £18500 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £24000 | £15500 - £22000 | £18000 - £26500 |
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
Our MSc in Advanced Applied Field Geoscience is the most fieldwork intensive MSc in the UK. The aim of the MSc is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, competence and confidence to work in a wide range of practical geoscience careers. Rather than focusing on an individual geoscience career path, we focus on providing a through training in a wide range of geoscience skills including digital data capture and visualization, analytical methods and applied field geology. Fieldwork includes courses in Utah (USA), Finland, Azores, Spain and the UK along with work close to our campus in South Wales.
This is a highly vocational MSc course aimed at providing you with the skills required to enter a wide range of geoscience careers. You will be taught by academics with industry experience or by industry experts. Professional skills are highlighted and developed throughout the course and you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals. We will provide assistance to students looking to carry out their research dissertation in conjunction with an industry partner.
This course is suited to candidates with a first degree in geology, geophysics, earth sciences or joint honours geology-geography.
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 Advanced Applied Field Geoscience MSc at University of South Wales
30% | Sales occupations |
20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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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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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate 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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #4
- #32
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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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- #5
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 14 university rankings of University of South Wales
About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Environmental Geoscience with Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £25200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Geoscience with a Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £25200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Geoscience with A Year of International Study Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £25200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Earth Sciences MGeol (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 88% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 239 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Earth Sciences Msci (Hons) | Durham University | 92% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £29500 | 171 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Geoscience Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £25200 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Earth and Planetary Science Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 56% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 182 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £27200 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience MSc | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | 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)