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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
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- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F644
Earth Sciences
Durham UniversityDurham, England
4 yearsDuration
£34,000Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the Msci (Hon) Earth Sciences at Durham University. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course details Earth Sciences is the holistic study of the planet from the core to the surface, its water and the surrounding atmosphere. This four-year Master’s degree has been designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education in all aspects of Earth Sciences along with the opportunity to interact with staff at the cutting-edge of scientific research. It provides you with the opportunity to follow the Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geophysics with Geology or Geoscience pathway for the first three years and undertake a detailed independent research project in the area of y... International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course details
Why Durham University?
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:F644
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Marine Science, Economics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. For the Geophysics route, Mathematics or Further Mathematics is required. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 666 at higher level including two science subjects |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£34,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£136,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £33,000 | £37,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £31,500 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £41,500 | £52,500 |
UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 51% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
100%Student voice
74%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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