Overview
We list Earth Science MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Earth Science builds from broad foundations towards a research question of your own. 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 £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
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£18,500 - £39,000