Geology Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Geology Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 5% 5% £9250 £40940 174 London On campus Full-time
Geology BSc (Hons) University College London 79% 0% 0% £9250 £35000 149 London On campus Full-time
Geology Msci (Hons) University College London 79% 0% 0% £9250 £35000 149 London On campus Full-time
Geology BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 10% 0% £9250 £40940 164 London On campus Full-time
Geology with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 10% 5% £9250 £40940 175 London On campus Full-time
Geology BSc (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Geology CertHE Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Geology

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 Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

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

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Geology

  • Petroleum Geoscience
  • Earth Sciences
  • Hydrogeology
  • Nuclear Decommissioning
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Petroleum Geophysics
  • Waste Management

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Geology

  • Specific geology knowledge
  • Skills in observation, data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Ability to prepare, process and present data
  • Ability to handle information in a range of different mediums
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Problem- solving skills
  • Lateral thinking
  • Self- motivation and resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work on your own initiative

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Geology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Geology at Coventry University

15% Administrative occupations
10%
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Geology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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