BSc Geology

University College London
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
55%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

31%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (396 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
5%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Administrative occupations
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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