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University of Southampton

Earth Sciences

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS F646

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Intl. Tuition
£33,900 (year not stated on the university's site)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
F646

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Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£33,900
per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Science
  • Scientific research methods
  • Analytical science
  • Ecology
  • Plant ecology
  • Landscape ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Behavioural ecology
  • Human ecology
  • Palaeoecology
  • Natural science
  • Marine science
  • Marine biology
  • Earth sciences
  • Geography
  • Applied geography
  • Population studies
  • Human geography
  • Physical geography
  • Geographical methodology
  • Marine geography
  • Social geography
  • Soil science
  • Soil geology
  • Soil chemistry
  • Geology
  • Exploration geology
  • Applied geology
  • Engineering geology
  • Palaeontology
  • Quaternary studies
  • Palynology
  • Sedimentology
  • Geological data analysis
  • Petrology
  • Mining geology
  • Structural geology
  • Marine geology
  • Hydrogeology
  • Engineering hydrology
  • Geochemistry
  • Oceanography
  • Meteorology
  • Climate Change
  • Geophysics
  • Engineering seismology
  • Rock mechanics
  • Extended science
  • Laboratory science
  • Applied science
  • Geology (secondary teaching)
  • Environment
  • Environmental protection
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Environmental conservation
  • Marine Conservation
  • Environmental studies
  • Environmental science
  • Marine pollution
  • Marine geotechnics

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£33,900
per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£33,900per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page