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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F662

Geophysics

Imperial College London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£10,050Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Geophysics at Imperial College London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. By studying the Earth's internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and the solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works. This course explores how maths, physics and computer modelling can all be used to help further our knowledge of Earth processes. You'll combine traditional observational and field skills with numerical and analytical fundamental science to understand the Earth more quantitatively. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Geophysics Fundamentals and Earth Structure
Physics and Mathematics for Geophysicists
Seismology and Wave Propagation
Gravity and Magnetic Methods
Geophysical Field Techniques and Instrumentation
Marine Geophysics and Oceanic Processes
Geophysical Data Analysis and Computing
Geophysics Research Project
UCAS Code:F662
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Must include: A in Mathematics A in Physics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£29,000£38,000£46,000
5 years£34,000£49,500£61,500

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▲ 38% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 80% above UK average salary
This course
£49,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
70%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Geophysics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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