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University degree

Geology

University of Southampton
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Explore Earth's mysteries, and study topics like climate change and geoengineering, on this MSci Geology master's degree. Pursue a career or further research. On this MSci Geology course, you'll explore the Earth in depth and develop an advanced understanding of how it functions as a complex, interconnected system.

You'll study the processes that have shaped our planet over billions of years, from plate tectonics and volcanism to climate change and ocean dynamics. You'll also gain specialist knowledge in environmental geoscience, resource management, and marine geology. This geology master's will help you learn how to address some of the biggest global challenges, such as sustainable resources, climate change, and geohazards.

When you graduate, you’ll have the level of expertise and experience to pursue high-level careers in geoscience industry and the environmental and engineering sectors, or to continue to doctoral-level study. Our MSci Geology courses are accredited by The Geological Society of London , meaning our teaching is of the highest quality and has been approved by an independent body of academics and industrialists.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts2%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts37%
144-159 pts13%
160-175 pts13%
176-191 pts5%
224-239 pts2%
How they qualified
96% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel96%
foundation3%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
75%
In professional / skilled jobs
89%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,500
After 15 months
£27,500
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support78%
Well organised82%
Learning resources85%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Southampton's own site.
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