Earth Sciences
About this course
Integrated Masters degree in Science in Earth Sciences, an Earth Sciences degree focused on the study of geological, physical, chemical, and biological planetary systems. Students can specialise in geology, environmental geoscience, or geophysics. The final year includes a substantial research project completed independently or with an industry partner.
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Foundation course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Earth Sciences at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of Earth Sciences at University of Southampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Earth Sciences at University of Southampton?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Earth Sciences at University of Southampton?
The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Earth Sciences at University of Southampton?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.