Earth Sciences Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University College London 79% 0% 0% £9250 £31200 167 London On campus Full-time
University College London 79% 0% 2% £9250 £31200 161 London On campus Full-time
Imperial College of Science 91% 5% 5% £9250 £35100 168 London On campus Full-time
Imperial College of Science 91% 5% 5% £9250 £35100 168 London On campus Full-time
University College London 79% 0% 0% £9250 £31200 175 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6935 £10920 - London online Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Earth Sciences

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Earth Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Earth Sciences

  • Geology
  • Meteorology
  • Oceanography
  • Astronomy

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Earth Sciences

  • Research skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem- solving
  • Project development skills
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Observation skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Earth Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Earth Sciences (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Earth Sciences at Imperial College of Science

45% Natural and social science professionals
15% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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Earth and Planetary Science - Msci (Hons) at Imperial College of Science received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 35 respondents.