Geophysics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Geophysics BSc (Hons) University College London 79% 0% 2% £9250 £31200 161 London On campus Full-time
Geophysics with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 10% 0% £9250 £35100 177 London On campus Full-time
Geophysics Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 10% 0% £9250 £35100 177 London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Geophysics

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 Geophysics 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 Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Geophysics

  • Remote Sensing
  • Seismology
  • Atmospheric Studies
  • Oceanography
  • Sedimentology
  • Mineral Physics
  • Space Physics
  • Deep Crust Studies
  • Mantle Studies
  • Geochemistry
  • Hydrogeology

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Geophysics

  • IT skills
  • Ability to process data and produce three- dimensional models of geophysical features
  • Numerical skills
  • Project management skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem- solving
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Time management
  • Commitment to continual learning
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to express ideas and findings

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Geophysics 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 Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Geophysics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Geophysics 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

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Entry Requirements / Admissions


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Geophysics - Msci (Hons) at Imperial College of Science received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 35 respondents.