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University of St Andrews · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateMaster in Geology (with Honours)UCAS: F641
Earth Sciences
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MGeol (Hons) Earth Sciences at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning. International tuition fees are £30,160 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Mineralogy and Crystallography
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Palaeontology and Evolutionary Biology
Geochemistry and Environmental Analysis
Field Geology and Mapping
Earth Dynamics and Geophysics
UCAS Code:F641
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB To include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points To include minimum scores of 6,6,5 at Higher Level with at least 2 HL6 subjects in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics or Physics. |
| UCAS Points | 126 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,160
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£150,800
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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 St Andrews
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £29,500 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £28,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £37,500 | £53,500 |
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
£28,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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
65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
88%Student voice
74%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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About University of St Andrews
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