Study Earth Sciences in the United Kingdom

134 programmes in earth sciences at 28 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 30,848 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,515 USD and 34,738 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Earth Sciences programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Earth and Planetary Sciences The University of Manchester Bachelor's 34,124 USD
Nitrogen: A Global Challenge (Spanish) Online The University of Edinburgh — —
Bachelor in Geology (3 Years) University of Exeter, England Bachelor's 36,854 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Geoscience University of Exeter, England Bachelor's 31,200 USD
Bachelor in Geology (Environmental Geoscience) Keele University, England Bachelor's 25,661 USD
Bachelor in Applied and Environmental Geology with a Year Abroad BSc University of Leicester Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Bachelor in Geology with Palaeontology BSc University of Leicester Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Geoscience with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc) Cardiff University Bachelor's 34,738 USD
Bachelor in Geology with a Year abroad BSc University of Leicester Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences The University of Manchester Master's 42,314 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Geoscience (MSci) Cardiff University Bachelor's 34,738 USD
Master in Exploration and Mining Geology University of Exeter, England Master's 30,200 USD
Master in Geosciences Newcastle University Master's 43,542 USD
Bachelor in Geology, MSci University of Southampton Bachelor's 34,124 USD
Master in Volcanology University of Bristol Master's 46,510 USD
Bachelor in Geology with Palaeontology with a Year in Industry MGeol University of Leicester Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Master in MSc Engineering Geology University of Portsmouth Master's 27,231 USD
Master in Geology Degree Msci University of Southampton Master's 38,219 USD
Lino Cut Printmaking Andover College — —
Bachelor in Bsc Environmental Geoscience University of Plymouth Bachelor's 24,842 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Geoscience (BSc) Cardiff University Bachelor's 34,738 USD
Bachelor in Geology with Palaeontology MGeol University of Leicester Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Geoscience, BSc University of Southampton Bachelor's 34,124 USD
Bachelor in Amy Lloyd University of Plymouth Bachelor's 25,252 USD

Earth Sciences in the United Kingdom by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 80 26,515 USD 30,848 USD 34,738 USD
Master's 35 35,080 USD 36,854 USD 42,314 USD
PhD 12 25,725 USD 34,704 USD 39,188 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within earth sciences

Geology 91 Geosciences 29 Soil science 14

Universities for earth sciences in the United Kingdom

Study Earth Sciences in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many earth sciences programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
134 earth sciences programmes at 28 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a earth sciences degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in earth sciences in the United Kingdom is 30,848 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,515 USD and 34,738 USD per year.
Can I study earth sciences in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (134 of 134).
Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
2 of the 134 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

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