Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in the United Kingdom

35 masters programmes in earth sciences at 13 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 36,854 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 35,080 USD and 42,314 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
Master in Geology University College London Master's 43,815 USD
Master in Soil Science University of Reading Master's 30,029 USD
Master in Hydrogeology MSc University of Birmingham, England Master's 36,363 USD
Master in Soil Science, MRes University of Aberdeen Master's 36,854 USD
Master in Geology with Integrated Master's Keele University, England Master's 25,661 USD
Master in Soil Science By Distance University of Reading Master's 30,029 USD
Master in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience, MSc University of Aberdeen Master's 42,314 USD
Master in Soil Science, MSc University of Aberdeen Master's 36,854 USD
Master in Soil Science, MRes (Part Time) University of Aberdeen Master's 36,854 USD
Master in Palaeontology and Geology MSci University of Birmingham, England Master's 35,298 USD
Master in Geology MSci University of Bristol Master's 46,170 USD
Master in Geology with an International Year MSci University of Birmingham, England Master's 32,554 USD
Master in Soil Science, MSc (Part Time) University of Aberdeen Master's 36,854 USD
Master in Exploration Geology University of Exeter, England Master's 36,854 USD
Master in Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSci University of Birmingham, England Master's 35,298 USD
Master in Geotechnical Engineering University of Exeter, England Master's 28,900 USD
Master in Volcanology and the Environment Lancaster University, England Master's 35,080 USD
Master in Geology with Study Abroad MSci University of Bristol Master's 46,170 USD
Master in Geoscience Research Keele University, England Master's 25,661 USD
Master in Geoscience for Sustainable Energy The University of Manchester Master's 35,489 USD
Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences The University of Manchester Master's 42,314 USD
Master in Geosciences Newcastle University Master's 43,542 USD
Master in Exploration and Mining Geology University of Exeter, England Master's 30,200 USD
Master in Volcanology University of Bristol Master's 46,510 USD

Specialisations within earth sciences

Geology 21 Geosciences 8 Soil science 6

Universities for earth sciences in the United Kingdom

Masters (MS) in Earth Sciences in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many earth sciences programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
35 earth sciences masters programmes at 13 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 master's programmes in earth sciences in the United Kingdom is 36,854 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 35,080 USD and 42,314 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 (35 of 35).

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