Overview
Earth Science BSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Earth Science is assessed through practical reports as much as written examinations. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 29 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The energy transition has reshaped this field toward geothermal, carbon storage, water and ground engineering, and away from hydrocarbons. Fieldwork and a professional accreditation are what employers check.
Roles graduates go into
- Geoscientist
- Engineering geologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Geotechnical consultant
- Geospatial and remote sensing analyst
- Environmental consultant
Where they work
- Geotechnical and environmental consultancies
- Water companies
- Carbon storage and geothermal projects
- The British Geological Survey
- Mining and minerals
After the course
Chartered Geologist status with the Geological Society, after several years of logged professional practice.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000