Earth Sciences MESc
University of Oxford
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Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon. The rapidly-changing scope and nature of the subject is reflected in the course at Oxford, which provides sound and broadly-based scientific training.We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as ...Read more

Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon. The rapidly-changing scope and nature of the subject is reflected in the course at Oxford, which provides sound and broadly-based scientific training.We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as applying theory and techniques from other disciplines to the study of the Earth and the environment. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugearth.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
2nd
Earth Sciences
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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75%
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Earth Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Earth Sciences graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Jess
14 Mar 22

The location and facilities are brilliant, and the academic staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating. Student welfare could be improved a little, especially disability..Read more

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Nerjess
03 Feb 22

Best: There’s so many fascilitates and resources to use ! Worst: Could be overwhelming at..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A*AA - AAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB - AAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA - AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

39 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* - DDD Grades / Points required

Including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics. Excluding General Studies (if taken)

Supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers.

Including Mathematics and either Chemistry or PhysicsConditional offers will usually be for AAB if a student is able to take three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible then a student would be expected to achieve AA in two Advanced Highers, as well as an A grade in an additional Higher course taken in Year 6.

Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements. If you would like to discuss the suitability of your Access course for entry to Oxford University, please contact the subject department that you’d like to apply to for further information. (Contact details are at ox.ac.uk/courses)

Pre-U subject requirements are the same as those for A-levels.

with 7 6 6, including HL Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics at HL

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Conditional offers would usually be:Extended Diploma with D*D*D to DDD, depending on the course.Diploma with DD plus an A grade at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course.Subsidiary Diploma with D plus two A grades at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course.

Popular A-level subjects

Earth Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Physics
79%
Chemistry
67%
Geography
40%
Further Mathematics
32%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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48,620 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

48,620 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Latest reviews

Latest Earth Sciences reviews

Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
J
Jess
14 Mar 22
Geography BA (Hons)
The location and facilities are brilliant, and the academic staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating. Student welfare could be improved a little, especially disability...
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Nerjess
03 Feb 22
Geography BA (Hons)
Best: There’s so many fascilitates and resources to use ! Worst: Could be overwhelming at...
Read more
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Undergraduate Admissions Office Wellington Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  0.2 miles away

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