UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F600

Geology

Name: Geology
Price: 30300 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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3 yearsDuration

£30,300Per Year (Intl)

£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the BSc (Hons) Geology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Investigate the nature, dynamics, and evolution of the processes that shaped the Earth over the past four billion years. On your four-year integrated Geology master's you'll take part in comprehensive field-based training with fieldwork opportunities across the UK and Europe, which may include a week-long residential course in Tenerife studying volcanic processes and a five week Independent Mapping Project. Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science, you'll graduate able to join the many stud... International tuition fees are £30,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 85% 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

Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology

Marine Geology and Oceanography

Geological Field Methods and Mapping

UCAS Code:F600

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including two acceptable science subjects. (minimum of grade B) Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 in two Higher Level acceptable science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£90,900

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 — University of Southampton

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,500	£29,500	£32,000
3 years	£23,500	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£28,000	£34,500	£41,500

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

£27,500

UK average

£27,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary

This course

£34,500

UK average

£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%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

87%

Overall

Teaching on my course

91%

Learning opportunities

94%

Assessment and feedback

80%

Academic support

91%

Organisation and management

77%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

82%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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