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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F663

Geophysics

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£39,800Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Msci (Hon) Geophysics at UCL (University 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 4-year full-time structure. This four-year programme offers an additional year on top of the Geophysics BSc, in which students extend their knowledge and understanding by taking advanced modules and undertaking an independent research project. The programme is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London. International tuition fees are £39,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Seismic Wave Propagation
Gravity and Magnetic Fields
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Exploration Geophysics
Advanced Geophysical Data Processing
Planetary Geophysics
Geophysical Research Methods
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:F663
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£159,200

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£32,000
3 years£25,500£30,000£39,500
5 years£32,500£41,000£57,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 49% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Studying
15%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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