University Subject Tables 2019
Studying Geology helps us to gain an understanding of the Earth and the rocks of which it is composed in order to better predict and protect ourselves against volcanoes and earthquakes. This table includes Geotechnology and Hydrogeology.
Geology – South East
| Rank | University Name | Entry Standards |
Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
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Research Quality
Research Quality
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Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
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Overall Score
Overall Score
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| 3rd | 0 | Oxford | 212 | 4.35 | 3.36 | 86 | 99.0 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsNever dropping below fourth place in the Geology league table, the University of Oxford impresses once again with a tough Entry Standards score. The hard work required to gain a place at Oxford is not in vain however, with Oxford holding the best Research Quality for Geology, as well as predictably strong Graduate Prospects. |
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| 7th | 6 | Royal Holloway, University of London | 128 | 4.34 | 3.20 | 86 | 95.2 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsMaking its way into the Top Ten for Geology in 2019, Royal Holloway, University of London has done very well in the department this year, especially for Student Satisfaction and Graduate Prospects. If you study Geology at Royal Holloway, you’ll be able to get stuck into enticing topics such as igneous and metamorphic geology, stratigraphy, geohazards and petroleum geology. |
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| 11th | 5 | Southampton | 157 | 4.23 | 3.29 | 70 | 93.7 | Profile Courses | |
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| 19th | 7 | Portsmouth | 113 | 4.06 | 2.78 | 80 | 91.7 | Profile Courses | |
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| 27th | 0 | Brighton | 97 | 3.84 | 2.59 | 60 | 85.2 | Profile Courses | |
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Notes
Read University and Subject League Table Methodology to find where the data comes from, how the tables are compiled, and explanations of the measures used.
The following institutions have courses in this subject but insufficient data to be included in the ranking: Birkbeck, Nottingham and Swansea.
Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100
- Overall Score: 100.0
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.