Merit
International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
University of Leicester · Undergraduate
Full Feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
0 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leicester, the MGeol Geology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you. Our Geology degrees gives you a broad training in the geosciences, from the structure and history of our planet and life on Earth, to the natural resources that geologists need to manage for a sustainable future. You may have already discovered that every rock tells a fascinating story: perhaps it was formed in a volcano, or preserves dinosaur remains, or a chemical signature of past oceans, or a rare mineral with high-tech ... 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 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Earth Materials and Mineralogy
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentology and Basin Analysis
Geochemistry and Isotope Geology
Economic Geology and Resource Management
Advanced Geological Research Project
UCAS Code:F601
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Preferably including at least two from: Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Geography. We also consider one-science profiles with Geology, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points including grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. |
| UCAS Points | 136 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£5,238
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £26,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £30,500 | £37,500 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
60%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
65%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
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
99%Learning opportunities
99%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
80%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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